Brad Friedel was in goal as Aston Villa lost at home 1- to Liverpool. Fernando Torres had the game's only goal in 93rd-minute. Brad Guzan was on the bench for Villa, sixth in the Premier League with 35 points from 20 games played. "We will fight back," Villa manager Martin O'Neill said. "Make no mistake. It is a blow to us but in terms of confidence shaking - absolutely not. Steadfast, we will go again. We will start again on Saturday."
In Bolton, Jozy Altidore got the start in the 2-2 draw, exiting in the 55th minute with Hull trailing 2-0. Stephen Hunt was Hull's hero, scoring in the 71st and 78th-minutes to split the points. Hull remain in the relegation zone in 20th-place on 18 points. Bolton are one place ahead and level on points, but with 18 games played to Hull's 20. Hull's -22 goal differential is the worst in the Premier League.
"The team spirit and commitment has been epitomised by the performance after the second goal went in and the boys deserved to get something," Hull manager Phil Brown said. "On another day we would have got three points but I'm pleased with a point."
Also on Tuesday, new Belenenses coach Toni cancelled Freddy Adu's loan deal, returning him to Benfica. Adu played in four games for Belenenses since joining them at the start of the season. They're currently last place in the 16-team Portuguese Liga. Benfica are second on goal differential.
