Jeffrey Schlupp forced a brilliant save from Emiliano Martinez, but neither side were able to claim all three points.

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ROSS BARKLEY rode to the rescue with a stunning header to salvage a point for Villa – and easily pay back the £5million Unai Emery invested in him this summer. The bargain buy from Luton