Birmingham - Christian Benteke continued his stunning resurgence with a brace as Aston Villa crept closer to Premier League safety by sinking in-form Everton 3-2 at Villa Park on Saturday.
The Belgium striker, revitalised since Tim Sherwood's appointment as manager in February, scored twice in the first half for the FA Cup finalists to take his tally to 11 goals in nine games.
His international colleague Romelu Lukaku reduced the arrears with a penalty, but Tom Cleverley struck what proved to be the winner, with Phil Jagielka hitting back for Everton at the death.