Despite having the best player on the pitch in Gordon Cowans, Villa's horrible form continues as they lose for the fifth time in six winless games to remain seventh as Tony Morley injures himself... sat on the subs bench.

Tony Barton's Villa, reigning European Champions, continue their difficult Christmas and new year run as they are defeated for the fifth time in six in all competitions to make it ten wins, two draws and ten losses in twenty two League games this season.