Analysis: Inching towards safety, but disappointment at late goal

Before the 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest at the beginning of the month, Farke said they needed 12 points to ensure survival - and they now have five of those after a win and two draws. Although the manner of Anton Stach's wonderful strike surprised most of those in a sold-out Villa Park, the visitors had been good value for their lead with 10-goal top scorer Dominic Calvert-Lewin a constant handful. Calvert-Lewin's touch was much better on the second occasion as he raced on to Jayden Bogle...