Aston Villa survived a spirited fightback from West Brom to beat their Midlands rivals 2-1 and rise back to third in the Premier League table.
Martin O'Neill's men took the lead in the 19th minute thanks to a Curtis Davies header and looked on course for a comfortable victory when they were gifted a second just before half-time.
Scott Carson was at fault as he attempted to block Gabriel Agbonlahor's low strike across goal but instead allowed the ball to squirm under his body and over the line.
The Baggies responded brightly after the break and reduced their arrears when James Morrison fired a shot past Brad Friedel with the aid of a deflection.
West Brom continued to battle but rarely threatened an equaliser and Villa held on to close to within one point of second-placed Chelsea.
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Aston Villa v West Brom
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