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
A corner for Villa down the right as Young intercepts McGinn's ball in. The Everton team look dejected now.
Aston Villa vs Everton
Rogers can't hold off the attention and Tarkowski disposses him, sending a ball into the channel for Calvert-Lewin to chase after, but there's no support and it comes right back at them.
Aston Villa vs Everton
Watkins is urging his teammates to push higher and press Everton.
Aston Villa vs Everton
Huge chance for Calvert-Lewin, he is through one-on-one with Martinez and as he goes to drag the ball past the Argentinian, Konsa gets back to clear. Head in is hands moment for Calvert-Lewin.
Aston Villa vs Everton
Villa camped in Everton's half and trying to find a way through, A shot by Watkins!! keeper saves and the follow up by Ramsey (left-footed strike) is blocked by the flailing body of Tarkowski. It will take that kind of committment from Everton you feel to take the three points.
Aston Villa vs Everton
Watkins chasing a high long ball, but Tarkowski shepherds him well and clears out for a throw.
Aston Villa vs Everton
Substitution Amadou Ba Zeund Georges Mvom Onana Ross Barkley
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