Semi final victory can inspire triumphant finale

Semi final victory can inspire triumphant finale

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Last weeks 1-0 victory against Bolton was a glimpse of light in a particularly stormy patch for Villa. After a series of three draws out of four gamesslowed them down at a critical time in therace for fourth place, a trip to Stamford Bridge and a dre s rehearsal for the FA Cup semi final beckoned. What no one was expecting, however, was a 7-1 victory for Chelsea. The result sparked off a number of stories suggesting manager Martin ONeill was toexit the club; or, as some reports claimed, had already left. After ONeill himself moved to quash the rumours,the focusmust now be ona strong finish to the season, as finishing fourth stillremains the target.A repeat of this scenario is not an option for Villa in tomorrows FA Cup clashVilla currently lie in seventh place, five points behind fourth-placedManchester Citybut only four above Everton, the Toffees making a late bid to snatch a European qualification spot. But fortomorrow only, league affairs will be forgotten. A second trip to Wembley for Villa fans could turn into a third if they overcome Chelsea to reach the FA Cup final for the first time in ten years. You can forgive the fans for not being in the most optimistic of spirits, but a repeat of last fortnights drubbing is highly doubtful ONeill will send out a much more motivated and disciplined side this time around. However, Chelsea go into tomorrows game on the back of Marcus Peters Jersey a 2-1 victory against title rivals Manchester United, with Florent Malouda in frightening form and Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka as dangerous as ever. It will be a difficult task for Villa, but victory will be the perfect morale booster ahead of the end-of-season run in.Only six league games remain of the 2009/10 season. Next up for Villa is Everton, league positioning making victory all the more vital on Clay Matthews Jersey Wednesday evening. David Moyes side, despite drawing their last two games, are finding form of late. Moyes has done an impre sive job coping with injuries to several key players in his squad, and the game will not be an easy one; perhaps more difficult than Wolves and Sunderland, two sides which Villa could not break down at home. A place in the FA Cup final may give them the confidence they need to overcome Everton, but another draw is probably the most likely result.Two consecutive away games follow, against soon-to-be relegated Portsmouth, and fellow strugglers Hull City. While Pompey no longer have anything to play for, they must not be underestimated as a strong team spirit and dedicated fansat Fratton Park can often inspire them to victory. Having already won 4-2 there this seasonin the Carling Cup, however, makes Villa favourites to collect all three points. Similarly, while Hull will be striving to collect as many points as po sible to help their relegation fight, Villa will be looking to gain as much groundas they can on rivals Spurs, Liverpool and Man City.John Carew and Stiliyan Petrov: two key players for Villa as they enter the most crucial part of the seasonSunday 25th April sees the second fixture between Villa and rivals Birmingham City. Alex McLeish is surely up for nomination to receive the Manager of the Year award, guiding the Blues to a top-half finish in their first season back in the Premier League. The last Second City derby to be played at Villa Park saw Sammy Watkins Jersey the home side record a remarkable 5-1 victory, but you can guarantee it will not be repeated. It is by no means the same Birmingham side as the one fighting relegation two years ago, and Villa will need to be on top form to overcome their rivals this time around.Captain Liam Ridgewell will be hoping to lead fellow ex-Villains Kevin Phillips and Craig Gardner to their first win over Villa since 2004/05 in the Blues fans own cup final, and it will be difficult to call this close and heated encounter.The race for fourth place may well be over as Villa enter theirlast two league games, away at Man City and at home against Blackburn. The fixture at the City of Manchester Stadium will be aninteresting one,Villas opponents providing a tougher challenge than many, and the quality of Tevez, Adebayor and co may be too hot for Villa to handle, particularly if they have already secured a finishing place above them in the league. Villas game against Blackburn will be the fifth time the two teams have met this season. And awin will round off nicely a fairly succe sful season for Villa, even without a Champions League spot.
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