A memorable first-ever Aston Villa goal from Ashley Westwood earned his side a point after an entertaining Midlands derby against West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns ended 2-2.
The home side had raced into a two-goal lead inside just 11 minutes courtesy of a fine double from Shane Long. West Brom could and should have added to their lead too, with Stephane Sessegnon, in particular, culpable, of wasting two fine opportunities. And they were made to pay for their profligacy after Paul Lambert made a triple change just before the hour mark to reinvigorate his side. Karim El Ahmadi soon pulled one back, before Westwood thumped in a stunning strike from outside the box with 14 minutes remaining.
Steve Clarke will no doubt be furious that for the second match in succession his side has dropped points late on. Unlike against Chelsea, though, on this occasion he has only his side to blame for failing to hold on for victory.
The result leaves West Brom and Aston Villa level on 14 points, with the former one place better off, in 11th.
More to follow.
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