"Everton nearly went ahead straight from kick-off when a long ball forward found it's way to Merlin Rohl, whose shot beat Emiliano Martinez but bounced back off the post withy only 10 seconds on the clock. Villa settled and looked to assert control, with their first chance coming to Morgan Rogers who couldn't keep his shot down after Emiliano Buendia had squared the ball across goal."
"Thierno Barry's delicate chip after errors from Pau Torres and Emiliano Martinez proved the difference in a tight game at Villa Park as Unai Emery's men lost at home for only the second time this season, with the loss also ending an 11-game winning run at their home ground. The defeat leaves Villa in third as they failed to capitalise on points dropped by Manchester City and Arsenal this weekend, with Everton climbing into the top half."
Aston Villa lost 1-0 at Villa Park to Everton, ending an 11-match home winning run. Thierno Barry scored with a delicate chip after errors from Pau Torres and Emiliano Martinez. Everton threatened immediately when Merlin Rohl's shot beat Emiliano Martinez but hit the post within 10 seconds. Villa created chances through Morgan Rogers and Evann Guessand, while Jake O'Brien had a headed goal ruled out for offside. John McGinn went off injured, weakening the home side. Villa remain third after failing to capitalise on dropped points by Manchester City and Arsenal, and Everton moved into the top half.
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