Mancini's side may have dropped out of the title race but are in a strong position in both the Europa League and FA Cup.

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Although Morley, who was part of Villa's victorious European Cup triumph in 1982, wants to see every area of the current side strengthened, he is quick to point out they are far from being in a weak position.

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From his position in the stand, Jefferies sent four men forward, but his side were caught out at the back again and Samaras was ruled offside after breaking clear before rolling the ball into the net and the Greece forward was then denied by a good Kello save.

BBC: Celtic 3-0 Hearts

Moroccan striker Chamakh held his position to coolly side-foot the ball through the legs of Terrell Forbes from eight yards out, right into the corner of the net, for his first goal since the end of November.

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