The hosts' John Carew finds his path to goal blocked by Joleon Lescott during the opening exchanges at Villa Park
Lescott, the defender, is actually the first to score when he heads home Mikel Arteta's free-kick in the 14th minute
Villa attempt to rally but find the experienced Phil Neville on hand to foil Ashley Young's foray into Everton territory
James Vaughan almost doubles the Toffees' lead before half-time but his long-range effort shaves the outside of the post
Substitute Shaun Maloney keeps the visitors' defence busy as the Birmingham club pile on the pressure after the interval
Seven minutes from time Tim Howard parries Carew's shot only for Gabriel Agbonlahor to follow up and earn a draw
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