Dawson salvages point for Spurs

Captain Michael Dawson's first goal of the campaign rescued a deserved point for Tottenham in a 1-1 draw after they had exerted relentless second half pressure against Aston Villa.

Gabriel Agbonlahor had given Martin O'Neill's side a half-time lead with his eighth goal of the season.

But the second half was completely dominated by the visitors as Villa often dragged all 11 players behind the ball before Dawson broke their resistance.

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