"Unai Emery bizarrely claimed Aston Villa are not contenders for a top-five Premier League finish, after they missed the chance to go second by losing 1-0 to Everton. Following Arsenal's goalless draw with Nottingham Forest on Saturday, Villa knew a victory would take them within just four points of the summit, also leapfrogging Manchester City, but they instead fell to a frustrating defeat."
"Thierno Barry cleverly lobbed the stranded Emiliano Martinez having pounced upon the rebound of Dwight McNeil's saved attempt in the 59th minute, after the Toffees had struck the post through Merlin Rohl and had a goal from Jake O'Brien disallowed. Villa had won each of their last 11 home games across all competitions, while this was their first Premier League loss to Everton since March 2016 - 13 matches ago (previously nine wins, four draws)."
Aston Villa lost 1-0 to Everton and missed the chance to move up to second after Arsenal drew. Thierno Barry lobbed the stranded Emiliano Martinez after pouncing on the rebound of Dwight McNeil's saved attempt in the 59th minute, with Everton earlier striking the post and having a goal disallowed. Villa had an 11-game home winning run and this was their first Premier League defeat to Everton since March 2016. Villa recorded 18 shots without scoring, won the xG battle 1.36 to 0.56, and remain third, level on points with Manchester City and seven behind the leaders. Unai Emery described the team as not contenders for a top-five finish. John McGinn suffered a knee injury and was replaced by Evann Guessand, who hit the crossbar.
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