Five Of The Greatest Premier League Escapes, Including Shock Results At Manchester United – Can Tim Sherwood Steer Aston Villa to Safety?

Posted by

Portsmouth – 2005/06

Pompey had just 18 points at the beginning of March, and defeat to Villa left the club a gloomy eight points off 17th-placed with just 10 games to go.

Portsmouth needed inspiration – and they got just that. A sublime extra time volley to snatch victory against Manchester City by Pendro Mendes lifted the team, and they went on to win six out of their last 10 fixtures to make a heroic run to safety.

Pedro Mendes

Next Page
Page 5 of 5
Prev Page
More Stories Aston Villa FC everton fc Portsmouth FC West Bromwich Albion FC West Ham United FC Wigan Athetic