West Ham United 0-0 Aston Villa
Sam Allardyce: “After three home defeats on the trot it was very important we didn’t lose. We tried to win it but we didn’t find the quality to put the ball into the net. We delivered 38 balls into the box, but it’s a spell we are having where we can’t find the net. In the last two home games we have conceded three in both so it was vital to get back to keeping clean sheets. There’s only one thing missing, and that’s scoring a goal or two, but we are only a small margin away from being a three-point team instead of a one-point team.”
Paul Lambert: “I have spoken to Howard (Webb) and I respect his view and know where he is coming from. If the ball is on the safe side (goal side) it is difficult to win it. I respect his decision and the way he saw it. I just thought from my angle it might have been (a foul). I have to respect his answer. Sometimes you get them, sometimes you don’t.”