So that’s why Shay Given can’t get into the Aston Villa side

Aston Villa may be just a point above the drop zone and only Reading have conceded more goals, but Brad Guzan’s efforts can’t be faulted.

By Declan Whooley

While all Irish supporters will be disappointed to see the Donegal man sitting on the bench all season, the stats would show that the American goalkeeper has been in excellent form, whatever about those in front of him.

He could well have his hands full tonight at Old Trafford with the home side looking to wrap up the title, but he has shown great consistency all season, not helped by a most porous defence in front of him.

It has been quite a turnaround in fortunes for the keeper who was released by the club last summer before re-signing again prior to pre-season training.

Those stats won’t make for pretty reading for the Ireland international.