Everton's Jo aims to beat Aston Villa

Apr 7 2009 by Bill Howell, Birmingham Mail

EVERTON’S Brazilian striker Jo has cranked up the heat on Villa by insisting David Moyes’ side need to win Sunday’s fifth versus sixth clash.

Three points at Villa Park would see Martin O’Neill’s side slip out of the top five for the first time this season.

“For me it is the most important game of the season,’’ said Jo.

“As Villa are in front of us, we need to beat them, and that is what we are going to try and do.

“This is going to be a difficult game for us but if we play as we did against Wigan, I think we will be fine.”

Jo has yet to score away from home with all five of his Everton goals at Goodison Park.

He added: “I would love to score against Villa. I have been lucky with the goals I have scored in front of our fans but I am going to work hard this week so I can get my first one away from Goodison.”

Midfielder Leon Osman has warned Villa that team-mate Marouane Fellaini is “unplayable”.