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Premier League
Feb 10, 2013 at 1.30pm UK
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2-1
Reaction
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David Gold slams West Ham United's performance at Aston Villa
West Ham United chairman David Gold believes that the team let their fans down with a below-par performance in a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa yesterday.Feb 11, 03:53
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Paul Lambert hails "huge win" over West Ham United
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert describes his side's 2-1 victory over West Ham United as a "huge win".Feb 10, 17:57
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Sam Allardyce: "We deserved something out of the game"
Sam Allardyce insists that his West Ham United side deserved more from their 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa.Feb 10, 17:26
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Aston Villa's 2-1 win over West Ham this afternoon, a match that saw the Villans move out of the relegation zone.
Match Report
Goals from Christian Benteke and Charles N'Zogbia earn Aston Villa their first Premier League win of 2013 that sees them climb out of the relegation zone.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live text updates from today's Premier League match between struggling Aston Villa and West Ham.
HT Report
Aston Villa and West Ham United fail to break the deadlock during the first 45 minutes at Villa Park.
Team News
West Ham United start with Andy Carroll as the lone centre-forward against Aston Villa.
Preview
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Premier League encounter between struggling Aston Villa and West Ham United.
Build-up
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Sam Allardyce wary of Christian Benteke threat
West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce identifies Christian Benteke as the main threat for Aston Villa in their clash on Sunday.Feb 9, 00:37
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Paul Lambert sets wins target
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert believes that his side need "five or six wins" to secure their Premier League survival.Feb 8, 14:23
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Joe Cole wants away form improvement
Joe Cole urges his West Ham teammates to improve their away form ahead of Saturday's trip to Aston Villa in the Premier League.Feb 6, 19:10
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