Aston Villa 0 Wigan Athletic 2; prem ROUND-UP.Aston Villa 0 Wigan Wigan (wĭg`ən), city (1991 pop. 88,725) and metropolitan district, N England, located in the Manchester metropolitan area on the Douglas River. Athletic 2 ROBERTO MARTINEZ Roberto Martinez is the name of:
Villa were the favourites ahead of the match after finishing sixth last season and facing a side shorn shorn v. A past participle of shear. shorn Verb a past participle of shear Adj. 1. of some big-name players and operating under the guidance of a new manager. But a stunning opener from Hugo Rodallega and a well-taken second-half strike by Wales international Jason Koumas were the highlights of an accomplished Wigan display. Martinez admitted the bold approach on display at Villa Park will be the hallmark of his side this season. "If we're going to lose, we're going to lose in style," he said. "You have to be brave, I think you have to make sure you take pride in what you are doing." Villa boss Martin O'Neill is looking to strengthen after seeing his side outclassed on the opening day, saying: "We're going to try and get some extra players in if we can, and in our own way. We were poor, and the fans would be disappointed." |
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