Everton 0-0 Aston Villa

Aston Villa squandered the opportunity to secure the second spot in the Premier League as they played out a goalless draw against Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday. Despite dominating possession in an engaging match, Villa couldn't breach Everton's resilient defense. With 43 points from 21 games, they share the second position with Manchester City, trailing league leaders Liverpool by two points, who have played a game less. Everton, with 17 points from 21 games, are now one point above the relegation zone.

Despite numerous opportunities to break the deadlock, Everton and Aston Villa experienced a goalless draw. Dominic Calvert-Lewin's one-on-one chance with Villa's Emi Martinez was the highlight, but both teams had goals disallowed for offside by VAR. Everton seemed content with the point, while Villa's manager Unai Emery viewed it as a missed opportunity after his first 0-0 draw in 97 Premier League games—the longest in the competition's history for a manager. Emery expressed satisfaction with the team's performance but acknowledged the need for their goalkeeper's crucial saves.

Player of The Match

Martinez had a relatively quiet day, yet he proved pivotal for Villa when called upon. Despite Calvert-Lewin's missed opportunity, Martinez made it challenging by spreading himself and narrowing the angle. He exhibited sharp reflexes to deny Garner's subsequent attempt.

Player Ratings

Everton: Pickford 7, Coleman 7, Tarkowski 6, Branthwaite 7, Mykolenko 8, Harrison 6, Onana 6, Garner 5, Danjuma 6, Doucoure 6, Calvert-Lewin 4. Subs: Beto 5, McNeil 5.
Aston Villa: Martinez 9*, Konsa 6, Carlos 7, Lenglet 7, Moreno 8, Bailey 6, Kamara 7, Luiz 6, McGinn 7, Diaby 6, Watkins 7. Subs: Duran 6, Tielemans 6, Zaniolo 6, Cash 7.