David O´Leary believes a lack of ruthlessness in front of goal from Juan Pablo Angel, Darius Vassell and Carlton Cole has proved costly for Aston Villa this season.Villa are still challenging strongly for a UEFA Cup spot and they face a vital Premiership encounter with fellow challengers Tottenham at White Hart Lane on Sunday. But O´Leary knows his side would be far better placed despite their injury problems had his front three delivered the goods on a more consistent basis.Between them the trio have managed a paltry 11 league goals in 2004-2005, while midfield trio Nolberto Solano, Lee Hendrie and Gareth Barry have contributed 18, and O´Leary said: "The bottom line is with the way my teams play, we´ve created chances all season - and haven´t taken them. We´ve been squandering too many opportunities from day one."
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