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PLAYER RATINGS
Bennett - Did everything he needed to do well. Was redundant for the majority of the game, but will be delighted with a clean sheet.
Johnson - Coped fairly well against Vassell whose pace was a concern. Worryingly had to go off injured though.
Clapham - Good all-round display. Defensively sound, and no problems going forward either. Best display of the season.
Cunningham - Marshalled the defence well, as usual, and was there with key blocks and interceptions when need be.
Upson - Defensively excellent as expected, but one or two wayward balls when passing.
Dunn - Worst performance of the season. Seemed to think that by turning up and wearing white boots he'd be able to beat Villa single-handedly.
Lazaridis - Worried Delaney at times, but didn't get enough good service to offer a threat throughout the game.
Savage - Quiet in many respects, and was perhaps lucky not to be sent off after stupid challenge on Johnsen when already on a yellow card.
Clemence - Probably the best performer in the middle of the park, though perhaps should be disappointed at not breaking the deadlock.
Dugarry - Much the same as Dunn. Tried to be too clever, too often, and struggled.
Forssell - Seemed to come alive in the final third, but didn't offer too much else. Should have had a penalty.
SUBS:
Cisse - Added a bit more steel to the middle of the park.
Morrison - Ran and worked hard and showed some nice touches.
Tebily - Did well against Vassell after replacing Johnson.