article_snippet: Neil Taylor (left) and
article_snippet: Leandro Bacuna battle for the ball during the opening stages of their clash at Villa Park .
article_snippet: It was a close match.
article_snippet: In the 57th minute Gabby Agbonlahor thought Gabby Agbonlahor had scored when Christian Benteke's header fell Christian Benteke's way four yards out.
article_snippet: But Neil Taylor blocked brilliantly.
article_snippet: Scott Sinclair and Fabian Delph both sent good openings wide and Scott Sinclair almost found an equaliser in added time when volleying inches over the bar.
article_snippet: But Guzan saved well.
article_snippet: In the first half the American goalkeeper twice denied Gomis, who should have scored from Neil Taylor's cross on six minutes.
article_snippet: He also had a great chance 16 minutes from time after Monetro's ball but Clark diverted the shot away.
article_snippet: Christian Benteke (right) outjumps Swansea midfielder Jack Cork as they both challenge for a header .
article_snippet: Gabby Agbonlahor (right) sees Gabby Agbonlahor
article_snippet: (right) goalbound shot blocked by Swansea defender Taylor (left) during the match .