Nottingham Forest 1 Aston Villa 1 - Player ratings as defender shines

The first time Villa have failed to win in the Premier League after he was parachuted into the line-up. Assured in his handling and two big saves.

Unflappable: 7

MATTY CASH

Perhaps hasn’t enjoyed his best two matches over the past two games. A big disappointment here was his poor delivery from good positions.

Wayward: 5

VICTOR LINDELOF

The highest praise you can give Lindelof is he barely gets noticed. Has proven an excellent signing, slotting in seamlessly here.

Assured: 8

PAU TORRES

On the back foot a couple of times due to Forest’s physicality but he responded well. Another good performance to go with several of late.

Dogged: 7

LUCAS DIGNE

Got stuck in and had plenty of work to do thanks to the lively Aina. Involved in the build-up to the goal but his crossing disappointed.

Mixed: 6

AMADOU ONANA

Tested Sels with a shot early in the second half. Won the ball back well and used it decently too. Back on decent form.

Lively: 7

YOURI TIELEMANS

Looked good on the ball but was also guilty of losing possession in the second half, giving up a big chance. Some good work.

Steady: 6

JOHN MCGINN

A strong showing from the skipper, who was at the heart of much of Villa’s best work. Denied a goal by a fine Sels save.

Denied: 7

ROSS BARKLEY

Moved the ball really well in the build-up to the goal and a big chance for Watkins. Has rarely put in a bad performance when fit.

Bright: 7

MORGAN ROGERS

The good, the bad and the ugly. Clever work for the goal, some excellent passing and some poor. A really bad miss.

Erratic: 6

OLLIE WATKINS

Denied by Sels in the first half but should have given the keeper no chance late on. Some really good work in between.

Miss: 6

SUBSTITUTES

Douglas Luiz (for Barkley, 78), Ian Maatsen (for Digne, 78), Emi Buendia (for Rogers, 78), Tammy Abraham (for Watkins, 87), Andres Garcia (for Cash, 90+1) Subs not used: Konsa, Bailey, Bogarde, Wright (gk).