Villa move up EPL table as Hull suffer

LONDON - Aston Villa climbed into sixth place in the English Premier League and in sight of a spot amongst Europe's elite next season as they edged Hull nearer relegation with a 2-0 away win on Wednesday.

Gabriel Agbonlahor's first-half goal and James Milner's penalty 14 minutes from time saw Villa to a win that left the Midlands club just three points behind Tottenham Hotspur, who currently occupy fourth place and the last spot on offer to English clubs for next season's Champions League, with three games to play.

Defeat left cash-strapped Hull three points from safety and on course for a return to the second-tier Championship.