Aston Villa vs Everton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Everton lost a match after having held a two-goal lead for the second time in succession, as Aston Villa mounted a terrific comeback which was sealed by a long-range stunner from Jhon Duran.
The Toffees started well and took an early lead through Dwight McNeil, but it was Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s flicked header to double their tally which really sparked Villa into life. Ollie Watkins was the man who responded, scoring his first goals of the season one either side of half-time, before the hosts laid siege to Everton’s penalty box for almost the entirety of the second half.
Despite ongoing pressure it required a goal from nothing to take the points, Duran lining up a 30-yard strike which flew into the top corner past Jordan Pickford to seal the win and yet another defeat for Everton, who remain rock bottom with zero points from their opening four matches.
Read below for as it happened and the match reaction:
Aston Villa vs Everton
For Everton, it has been a very disappointing start to the 24/25 campaign. The Toffees have suffered three straight Premier League defeats, with the latest being a morale-sapping defeat to Bournemouth that saw Sean Dyche’s side somehow lose a game that they led 2-0 until the 87th minute. Fans will hope that the international break has allowed the squad to reset and work on their approach; particularly defensively, having shipped 10 goals in 3 league games so far. With Dominic Calvert-Lewin, the visitors are dangerous, but must get the service to him right.
Aston Villa vs Everton
Villa will look to continue their solid league form and build upon the two victories so far against West Ham and Leicester, with their only blemish coming against Arsenal in a game that the Villains more than played their part in. The form of Jhon Duran is a big plus for the Midlands side, with the Colombian netting twice already this season, even though he is yet to start a Premier League game. His form offers Unai Emery a potent threat from the bench. Also enjoying a positive start is midfielder Amadou Onana, with the 23-year-old the current joint top-scorer for the club with 2 goals. A win could see Villa climb into the top 6 today.
Aston Villa vs Everton
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Aston Villa vs Everton
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