Villa manager David O'Leary reckons his team is facing a battle to beat relegation this season. Given Saturday's performance in the 2-0 loss to Middlesbrough, I'd have to agree with him. Villa's league position isn't exactly great, and the fact the enemy across the city is eleven places higher, makes it even worse.
Meanwhile, across the pond, the Caps are continuing to struggle with their form, too. Another poor performance condemned them to a 3-2 defeat against San Jose on Saturday night. Up next tonight, in the second game of a four game homestand, are the Los Angeles Kings.