"We played the first half dominating and had control of the game, with possession and time to get our good positioning and through passes to create chances, I think in the last 10 minutes we had chances to win the match. One point is something that can give us confidence to keep going. They only had one transition and one good chance, but we saved it."
"We didn't create a lot but enough to score one goal and we didn't give them a lot of chances. In the second half we started well but they were pushing us and creating more chances in our box. Not clear chances, but we needed to react and the players reacted in the last 15 minutes to try and get the win."
Aston Villa were held to a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace after a competitive match at Selhurst Park. Ollie Watkins struck the woodwork late with a header, denying Villa a potential winner. Brennan Johnson almost scored on his Palace debut but was denied by Emiliano Martinez. Villa dominated the first half with possession and created chances, and manager Unai Emery said the team had opportunities in the final ten minutes and that the point can build confidence. The draw ended Villa's 10-game Premier League scoring run and left them third in the table, while Palace extended a six-game winless run.
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