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First-half goals from John Carew and Gabriel Agbonlahor gave Aston Villa victory in the West Midlands derby.

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Carew headed home Ashley Young’s free-kick and Agbonlahor netted only a minute later after Leon Barnett failed to clear Young’s long ball.

James Morrison pulled a goal back for West Brom by pouncing to score after goalkeeper Brad Friedel spilled Robert Koren’s 25-yard shot.

Carew hit the post with a right-foot shot and a header in the second half.

Albion, who have not beaten Villa since 1985, were forced to make a change to their starting line-up just before kick-off.