Aston Villa vs Wigan Highlights: EPL Highlights

Aston Villa missed out on the chance to climb into second spot in the Premier League after being held 0-0 at home by Steve Bruce’s battlers.

And the Latics again proved their worth by claiming a point at Villa Park on a frustrating afternoon for the home fans.

Wigan often had to resort to desperate last-ditch defending during the second half, when they were penned back for lengthy periods.

But their back four were prepared to put their bodies on the line with Titus Bramble and Maynor Figueroa outstanding.

Villa, for whom Gareth Barry and Stiliyan Petrov pulled the strings in midfield, are still unbeaten in 12 league games, from which they have collected 28 points.

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Arsenal vs West Ham Highlights: EPL Highlights

Arsenal’s Premier League frustrations continued as a determined West Ham held out for a goalless draw at Emirates Stadium.

Abou Diaby saw an early header deflected onto the crossbar, and Emmanuel Adebayor missed two good chances in the second period, while even the introduction of leading scorer Robin van Persie from the bench could not conjure up a winner.

The Hammers, who continued their unbeaten run, defended well as a unit throughout and were worth a share of the points.

The Gunners, meanwhile, may have not lost in the Premier League since beating Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on November 30, but remain well adrift in the title race and, crucially, outside the top four.

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Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers Highlights: EPL Highlights

Sam Allardyce’s unbeaten run at Blackburn remains intact after another battling display in this stalemate at Middlesbrough.

The new Rovers boss extended his promising run of results to eight without defeat, six in the Premier League, to take a 10th point from a possible 18.

It might have been even better for the visitors, who created the better chances in a tight game and saw Boro goalkeeper Brad Jones deny Roque Santa Cruz and substitutes Tugay, Jason Roberts and David Dunn – while midfielder Vince Grella volleyed just wide before the break.

Gareth Southgate’s side will have been relieved to emerge from the game with a point, although Adam Johnson had a long-range effort deflected wide – and Chris Riggott headed just over.

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Stoke City vs Man City Highlights: EPL Highlights

Manchester City slumped to a miserable 1-0 defeat at the Britannia stadium as they were unable to beat 10-man Stoke.

The Potters had Rory Delap sent off in the first half for a foul on Shaun Wright-Phillips, and it should have been relatively easy for the visitors after that.

But James Beattie’s headed goal in first-half injury time gave Stoke the lead, and they withstood everything City could throw at them after that.

Stoke won at home for the first time since November and ended a four-game winless run.

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