Paul Lambert wants Aston Villa to secure Barclays Premier League survival as soon as possible and is desperate to avoid a showdown away to fellow strugglers Wigan on the last day of the season. No final day dramatics for Lambert as he hopes to get Villa over the line before long
Robin van Persie took three minutes to shoot down his old club – then played the role of diplomat by refusing to go overboard with his celebrations and insisting he had heard none of the abuse hurled at him. I did not hear Arsenal fans abusing me: Van Persie the diplomat after sending United top