“We didn’t expect that. It was a bad one to lose. It was great to come back to 2-2 and I thought we’d go on and win as we had the momentum but the third goal was a killer. We’re missing the craft of Michael Carrick in midfield and the experience of Ryan Giggs.” Alex Ferguson on a shock result

“Hopefully 2012 brings us better results. We need to improve on a couple of aspects and we know what they are. Villa punished us well in the final stages of the game… they set up very well and punished us. We’ll keep working hard.” Andre Villas Boas keeps on kepin’ on

“I thought in the end we deserved it. We looked very dangerous on the break.” Alex McLeish

“We showed unbelievable character. We defended really well and then, to go down to 10 men and get back to level terms, was the least we deserved.” Roberto Martinez in an incredible game at the Brittania

“The way Swansea play, it’s difficult. They are a credit to the game the way Brendan Rogers has them organised and playing. He’s done a great job. Not many teams will come here and win, so taking a point is acceptable. I’ll be surprised if Swansea aren’t in the Premier League next year.” Harry Redknapp hails Brendan Rodgers

“It would have been nice to end this year on a very good note and after seeing the first half I really thought we should have scored a second, but we had some tired legs out there and they always look strong in the air. But in the fourth minute of injury time it is disappointing. Sometimes one goal is enough but it wasn’t to be today. Two goals would have been a better cushion but in hindsight perhaps they deserved it.” Martin Jol after his Fulham side were denied at the death at Norwich