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Villa puts emphasis on goals - Laursen

Aston Villa defender Martin Laursen says the amount of attacking options the side has holds them in good stead for a top four finish this season.

After a 4-2 win over Bolton following a 3-2 thriller against Everton, the Villains are in fine goal scoring form despite conceding at the other end.

"We went behind against Bolton and while we don't ever want to go behind in a game, it didn't worry us," the Danish international said.

"We have total confidence in our ability to come back in matches. We have done that a lot of times.

"That is one of the strengths of the team. We have no concerns when we concede a goal. We never give up and we fight until the very end.

"We conceded two against Bolton and two against Everton but we scored seven goals in those games which is brilliant. That is vital. If you don't score goals, you don't win games."

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