Aston Villa 0-0 Liverpool

Liverpool could have gone tho the top of the Barclays Premier League if they'd won, but both teams failed to find the net.

A disappointing game with both sides cancelling each other out and for long periods adopting a safety-first approach until close to te final whistle.

Aston Vill looked good. They weren't out-played by Liverpool and may be one team that will challenge the top four.
The encouraging factor for Villa was that they looked a match for Liverpool, in a season where they are expected to challenge to break into the top four.

Torres pulled up in the 27th minute and was immediately taken off.
A big blow for Liverpool if it's any kind of muscle tear.
Only a few cances were squandered by both teams.
The biggest cheer of the afternoon was for the introduction and return of James Milner.
Once loaned to Villa, almost signed two years ago and now finally a Villa player after a summer of speculation, rejected bids, and finally a transfer request.

A 0-0 draw neither team will be completely happy, but then neither team wanted to lose, a stalemate.