"Aston Villa's Premier League title challenge suffered a huge blow in a 1-0 defeat against Everton, while Newcastle's push towards the top four was derailed by a 0-0 draw at Wolves on Sunday (Monday AEDT). Unai Emery's side could have closed to within four points of leaders Arsenal if they had beaten Everton at Villa Park. But they wasted the chance to put pressure on the Gunners with a limp performance that was punished by Thierno Barry's second half winner."
"After Arsenal's goalless draw at Nottingham Forest on Saturday, Mikel Arteta's men are seven points clear of third-placed Villa. Second-placed Manchester City are also seven points behind the leaders following their 2-0 loss at Manchester United on Saturday. Arsenal are chasing a first English title since 2004 and the stumbles from City and Villa this weekend have tightened their grip on the title race."
Aston Villa lost 1-0 to Everton at Villa Park after Thierno Barry scored a second half winner. The defeat prevented Villa from closing the gap to leaders Arsenal and weakened their Premier League title challenge. Arsenal drew 0-0 with Nottingham Forest and remain seven points clear of third-placed Villa. Manchester City lost 2-0 to Manchester United and also trail the leaders by seven points. Villa captain John McGinn limped off with a first-half injury. Villa's 11-match home winning run in all competitions ended. Everton's Merlin Rohl struck the post inside 11 seconds, nearly unsettling Villa early.
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