Ah, so it wasn't to be. Villa lost 2-0 at home to Manchester United, and with Newcastle getting a draw against Liverpool, they sneaked ahead of Villa in to 5th, meaning they qualified for the UEFA Cup instead. Still, after last season, 6th position is a huge improvement for Villa - fans and players alike should be proud.
Meanwhile, across the pond my favourite MLS team, D.C. United, beat the Kansas City Wizards 1-0 at home. They're now 3rd in the Eastern Conference, behind the MetroStars and Chicago. D.C. United face the hottest team in the Western Conference - Los Angeles Galaxy - this Saturday in what will be a difficult game.