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Tue 04 Apr 2007Villa fight back to savea pointEnglish FA Premiership/Aston Villa 1 Everton 1:The relief was tangible among Aston Villa supporters as Gabriel Agbonlahor eased their growing relegation fears with a precious goal seven minutes from time. It was hardly a memorable shot and was laced with a touch of good fortune, although manager Martin O'Neill will feel that the luck was merited and overdue.The Villa manager had cut a desperate figure on the touchline for much of this contest but he was able to celebrate raucously after Agbonlahor struck.