However, from the resulting corner, Elliot could only punch as far as Cleverley, who looped an instinctive header back over the goalkeeper and in to snatch the win. Traditionally, Villa struggle on Boxing Day; they have not won on this festive day since 2005, when they beat Everton 4-0 at Villa Park.
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He said: “It’s probably one of the worst ways I have ever lost a game, not to mention what a great game”.
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Roberto Martinez hopes to see Everton’s dramatic win at Newcastle United lead to an upturn in fortunes, beginning with a Premier League clash against in-form Stoke City on Monday.
McClaren’s men, who slipped into the bottom three prior to kick-off due to results elsewhere, appeared to be on their way to a goalless draw at St James’ Park, but Tom Cleverley popped up well into stoppage time to head home a dramatic victor. “He’s outstanding at what he does and for him to get the final touch in the most important moment of the game, he deserves to be part of that”.
Magpies head coach McClaren first came across the then teenage Toffees hitman when Dutch club FC Twente, where he was manager, took on Anderlecht in a winter friendly, and has seen him blossom since. “That would have given us the opportunity to get the first goal, but instead we let in quite a soft goal at the end”.
Steven Pienaar and Bryan Oviedo (both hamstring), James McCarthy (hip) and Steven Naismith (ankle) are all close to contention after recovering from injury and expected to be involved at some point over the festive period.
“In the second half as well we started very well and it is about decisions”. Siem de Jong was a 65th minute sub for Ayoze Perez when a change in the midfield may have been a more prudent play.
And Martinez is of the opinion that his charges have taken heed of the problems that have befallen them over the past few weeks.
Jordan Ayew’s impressive form in front of goal continued, but his efforts were only enough to earn Aston Villa a 1-1 draw at home to West Ham United.
Newcastle United are at home for only the second time in five Boxing Day fixtures while, in the previous 10 years, they have won just twice on this day.
“To die in the box in order to keep the ball out, as we say”.
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For all McClaren’s positivity, the negatives outweigh the positives at the club, which is seemingly heading in one direction.
