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West Ham 0 - Aston Villa 0: Guzan makes sure Villa leave Upton Park with valuable point
ASTON VILLA ended an appalling run of form and snatched a vital point at West Ham, holding on for a hard-earned 0-0 draw.
Guzan earns valuable draw at in-form West Ham
Villa center-backs Ron Vlar and Nathan Baker stoutly marshalled the visitors' defence, and the result ended their six-match losing streak.
The Hammers dominated and had plenty of chances to win at Upton Park, but slopping finishing and resolute Villa defending prevented the home side from scoring.
The hosts squandered numerous opportunities, with midfielder Stewart Downing and striker Enner Valencia forcing fine saves from Villa keeper Brad Guzan, and Diafra Sakho heading several times over the crossbar.
The draw takes Villa two points clear of the relegation zone, while the Hammers remain fourth in the standings.