Aston Villa 2 - 2 Wolverhampton

In a match critical to assuring Villa's chances of Champions League qualification, they achieved a bittersweet draw in the Midlands derby with Wolves. The outcome would surely have been much worse had it not been for a brace from John Carew, albeit both could have come back for offside calls. An inspiring performance from Ashley Young also contributed to Villa's comeback from a James Milner own goal and another goal that resulted from a failed clearance by what is usually the league's most stout defense. Deft passes by Young played important roles in both goals by Carew, in the 16th and 82nd minutes, both tapped in from close range by the Norwegian striker. Milner redeemed his own goal and shaky play in the first half with a solid second half of play from the wing, after he was displaced in the middle of the field by substitute Steve Sidwell. The back line of Cuellar, Warnock, Collins, and Dunne also recovered from a shaky first half with a goalless and markedly astute second half. Unimpressive was the performance of Emile Heskey, especially in the presence of the derby's most distinguished guest, Fabio Capello. Villa have Sunderland on Wednesday at Villa Park.