Tim Sherwood backs Brad Guzan to recover from Manchester City mistake

Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood has expressed his belief that Brad Guzan will bounce back from his error against Manchester City on Saturday.

The goalkeeper scuffed a clearance in the early stages of the 3-2 defeat at the Etihad Stadium, leading to Sergio Aguero scoring the opening goal.

Sherwood is confident that the American has the steel to come back stronger from his mistake.

"Brad knows he's just got to bounce back. I am confident he will. It won't be his first mistake and it won't his last. That's the nature of the game for a goalkeeper. You just have to get on with it," Sherwood told Villa's official website.

"You need to have that character to bounce back. It's not about how many mistakes he makes it's how he reacts. He's a good character and I know the boys aren't pointing any fingers at him. He's made a mistake. No one is putting blame on him.

"These things happen. Unfortunately for goalkeepers there's no hiding place. What can you say? Brad knows he's made a mistake. But he's a good character and he'll get over it."

Villa are two points clear of the Premier League relegation zone following the defeat.