04.03.2009 Manchester City 2-0 VILLA

Villa's proud seven-match unbeaten away league run came to a halt at Eastlands as they suffered their first defeat on the road since early November.

01.03.2009 VILLA 2-2 Stoke

Villa endured late agony as goals from Stiliyan Petrov and John Carew were cancelled out at the death by a resilient Stoke side.

26.02.2009 CSKA Moscow 2-0 VILLA

Villa's UEFA Cup adventure came to an end in the ice-cold conditions of Moscow - but if you're talking about grit, determination and desire the performance of Martin O'Neill's men was red-hot.

21.02.2009 VILLA 0-1 Chelsea

Villa suffered their first home defeat to Chelsea for almost 10 years as the Guus Hiddink factor worked wonders for the visitors.

18.02.2009 VILLA 1-1 CSKA Moscow

Villa clocked up a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Cup clash with CSKA Moscow - but their performance merited much more as they displayed energy, commitment and flair.

15.02.2009 Everton 3-1 VILLA

Villa suffered rare away day heartache as Martin O'Neill's travelling titans went down 3-1 to Everton at Goodison Park.

07.02.2009 Blackburn 0-2 VILLA

James Milner and Gabby Agbonlahor scored the decisive goals as Villa charged to a club record seventh consecutive away win.

04.02.2009 VILLA 3-1 Doncaster

Villa's returning trio helped Martin O'Neill's men through to the fifth round of the FA Cup after an impressive all-round display.

31.01.2009 VILLA 0-0 Wigan

Villa created enough chances to win more than just the one game but ultimately Martin O'Neill's men just couldn't get the ball over the line.

27.01.2009 Portsmouth 0-1 VILLA

Emile Heskey scored a superb debut goal as Villa wrote themselves into the record books at Fratton Park.