Aston Villa vs Everton LIVE: Latest Premier League updates
Stay tuned for real-time updates as Aston Villa takes on Everton today in the Premier League. The Independent will provide complete coverage of another exciting season, as current champions Manchester City aim to achieve an extraordinary fifth consecutive title by the conclusion of the 2024/25 season.
Arsenal and Liverpool will be pushing hard to catch up with Pep Guardiola's team, but just as intriguing will be the competition for Champions League spots. More teams than ever are aiming for a top-four finish. Chelsea is still investing heavily, Manchester United is working on its latest rebuilding effort, and both Tottenham and Newcastle are hoping to show progress this year. However, it was Aston Villa that secured the fourth position last season.
In the meantime, Southampton, Leicester City, and Ipswich Town have returned to the top tier after being promoted last year, and all three are eager to prove they can stay there beyond just one season. Keep up with the latest live updates from the Premier League below:
Aston Villa Faces Everton In Exciting Match
Since their return to the Premier League in 2019, Aston Villa has enjoyed a solid track record against Everton, boasting 7 wins and 3 draws in a ten-match unbeaten streak, with 7 clean sheets during that time. However, this impressive record seemed at risk when Calvert-Lewin scored twice, putting Everton ahead 2-0 after McNeil's initial goal. Fortunately for Villa, Watkins ended his goal drought, getting his first goal of the season and narrowing the score to just one goal. While Everton has responded well since their last match against Bournemouth, they didn’t create many clear scoring opportunities; their xG in the first half was only 0.67. Still, they capitalized on the chances they had. The defense has been focused, and the entire team is showing great camaraderie. Villa has put in a lot of effort, but they seem to be lacking that creative edge. Emery will be grateful to see Watkins’ header go in, reducing the deficit. With 45 minutes still to play, there’s a chance Everton might find it hard to maintain their energy in the second half.
Aston Villa Takes On Everton
HALF-TIME: ASTON VILLA 1 - 2 EVERTON
Aston Villa Takes On Everton
A string of sideways passes leads to no result as Villa find it difficult to break through the solid defense in front of them.
Aston Villa Takes On Everton
Rogers perfectly captures Villa's annoyance with an unnecessary kick to the back of Ndiaye's ankle.
Aston Villa Takes On Everton
Torres even ventured forward from his position as a center-back to help counter the opposing team's defensive advantage.
Aston Villa Takes On Everton
From the Everton bench, you can hear the shouts of "get out" as Aston Villa controls the game in front of a crowd filled with Everton fans.
Aston Villa Vs. Everton Match Preview
Digne is making aggressive forward runs while Ramsey is finding space alongside Rogers, but Everton is doing a good job of restricting them from getting any clear scoring opportunities.
Aston Villa Takes On Everton
Konsa was frustrated with his teammates for their lack of support, yelling at them as he allowed a corner kick for Everton from the left side.
Aston Villa Vs. Everton: Game Preview
Onana makes a strong tackle, giving Aston Villa a chance to launch an offensive. Tielemans sends in a pass, but Rogers isn't able to control it, and it ends up going to Pickford.
Aston Villa Takes On Everton
The fans can be heard cheering loudly, trying to motivate their team and encourage a comeback in the match.
