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
Every Everton player currently in their own half as Villa's Konsa strolls out with the ball.
Aston Villa vs Everton
As I say that, Digne whips a wicked ball across the face of the Everton defence, an outstretched right boot from Watkins can only divert it wide of the post though.
Aston Villa vs Everton
Tielemans, Ramsey and Digne are forming a good bond down the left, with some nice interplay. Could be a long afternoon for Young.
Aston Villa vs Everton
Morgan Rogers bursts onto a loose ball and heads towards the edge of the box, but the left-foot shot - despite keeping low - is too close to Pickford and he collects comfortably.
Aston Villa vs Everton
A header from Watkins into the ground does not have enough on it and Everton get it away on the line.
Aston Villa vs Everton
First effort of the afternoon, Digne swung in a curling ball from the left after being set-up by Onana. Watkins trapped it, did three keepy-uppies before getting a shot away but it was blocked well by the Everton defence.
Aston Villa vs Everton
Villa taking their time in the build-up, Everton trying to keep their shape. A good defensive showing is important today
Aston Villa vs Everton
Tielemans trying to dictate the play and tell his forwards wher he wants them. A flick from Digne sends Ramsey down the left, a sneaky ball inside to Tielemans breaking into the box, but it fizzles out.
Aston Villa vs Everton
Dyche will want a reaction from the horror show against Bournemouth but Villa are already dominating possession of the ball.
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