Villa strike back twice for draw

27 April 2008 12:00am

Aston Villa grabbed the initiative in the race for UEFA Cup qualification when John Carew headed his 13th goal of the season to secure a priceless 2-2 draw against Everton.

The gap between Everton and Villa is still three points, but Villa's run-in looks easier with a home game with Wigan and a visit to West Ham on the last day.

Everton were ahead after 56 minutes through Phil Neville's deflected effort, with Gabriel Agbonlahor equalising with 10 minutes left. Joseph Yobo had Everton ahead again before Carew's last-ditch leveller.

Everton still have to go to Arsenal, with Newcastle at Goodison Park as their last match.

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