Aston Villa drop two points at home against the 23rd-placed club in Reading. Referree Darren England called a nefarious penalty against James Chester in the dying embers of extra time.
Well, things could be better. Aston Villa finished the two-game homestand with two points after draws with Brentford and Reading. Ahmed Elmohamady’s second-half header was nullified by Sam Baldock’s last-minute penalty kick.
Through five league games, Villa remain unbeaten, sitting fourth after two wins and three draws. Let’s rummage through player ratings from Saturday’s match vs. Reading:
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Burton Albion on Tuesday awaits in a second-round Carabao Cup tie. UTV.