O'Neill rues Djourou escape

"It could have been a sending off when Johan Djourou fouled John Carew," the Villa manager insisted, referring to a terrible four by the Swiss defender when Carew looked through on goal. "Beside the fact there was a bit of cover it looked like John was about to shoot." It proved costly, as Abou Diaby fluke touch earned the visitors all three points in Birmingham. O'Neill insists there were positives, however, saying: "In the second half we were excellent and overall, I'm pleased with how we performed. But we did not have an ounce of luck."