Aston Villa miss the chance to go second behind leaders Arsenal as Everton secured a deserved victory at Villa Park.

A disappointing night at Villa Park was compounded by a worrying injury to John McGinn, who was forced off early in the first half.

Thierno Barry's second-half goal gave David Moyes a statement win and Everton a spot in the top half of the Premier League table after a 1-0 win over disappointing Aston Villa at Villa Park on Sunday.

Few if anyone predicted Everton to get a result at Villa Park today given their long list of absentees and Aston Villa's incredible run of form. However, the Toffees are closing in on another fine

Aston Villa has become the latest title challenger to trip up on a weekend of surprising results in the Premier League after losing 1-0 at home to Everton because of a defensive blunder.

Match of the Day pundit Joe Hart says that while Everton players and fans will be disappointed by the disallowed goal, it was still the correct decision.

Everton have been going through a difficult stretch lately. David Moyes’ men have only managed one victory in their last seven matches across all competitions, and are still seeking their first win of 2026.

Thierno Barry scored a second-half winner as Everton ended title-chasing Aston Villa’s 11-game home winning run with a 1-0 Premier League victory at a wet Villa Park on Sunday, a result that will be celebrated in North London.

Key Everton duo Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gueye will hope to help Senegal into the final of the Africa Cup of Nations tonight