Villa earn 1-1 draw

LONDON: Gabriel Agbonlahor scored in the 83rd minute to earn Aston Villa a 1-1 draw with Everton in the Premier League on Monday. Agbonlahor scored with a low shot from the center of the penalty area, converted the rebound after Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard blocked a shot from John Carew. Joleon Lescott headed Everton into the lead with

his first goal for the club in the 15th minute. Everton stayed in seventh place, with 47 points. Villa moved up one place to 14th with 35 points. — AP