Everton snatch all three points to deal a setback to Villa’s title ambition
episodePreviously titled “Everton snatch all full three points to deal a setback to Villa’s title ambition” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 3, 2026
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What happened in the Everton vs Aston Villa match?
Welcome to the Sky Sports Premier League podcast. Super Sunday came from Villa Park this week where Aston Villa were taking on Everton. This is how we saw things at full time.
A non-winning weekend for the Premier League's top three as Everton end Aston Villa's run of 11 straight wins here. Thierno Barry the hero for the visitors but for Unai Emery disappointment that they fail to make up any ground after the slips of Manchester City who lost and Arsenal who had that draw at Nottingham Forest. It was a stumble from a player with whom he's got a long association, Clare Torres and a failure to keep from Thierno Barry the McNeil shot by Emi Martinez that led to the winning goal Villa didn't provide too much of a threat but when they did through Morgan Rodgers then Jordan Pickford was at his best to keep it out So Everton go into the top half of the table and it was like old times here at Villa Park with Barry and Grealish on the pitch but Tierno Barry was the player who scored against them and for Jack Grealish it is a triumphant return to his old stamping ground.
Aston Villa nil, Everton one.
And we heard from James Tarkovsky at half-time, didn't we, Ashley, about what Everton's game plan was and was going to continue to be in that second half, and they executed it perfectly. That's exactly what they'd done. Tarky said at half-time they've got to stay in their shape and try and keep Aston Villa down to having no shots and frustrating them. They managed to do that, and when the chance came, it was a fantastic finish from Tino Barry. You know, to be honest, I think Emi Martinez, goalkeeper, has got to have a look at himself and do better on the shot from Adon McNeill. But, you know, Everton played this game out fantastically well and, you know, they got the three points. And every stage of the afternoon, really, you could look at where it was disappointing for Villa, whether that be performance, whether it be individual errors, as Ashley said, whether it be what looks like a horrible injury to John McGinn or a knee injury to John McGinn.
Every way you turn, there's disappointment for Villa this afternoon. Absolutely, Mark. They couldn't have started any worse. Obviously, Everton hit the post in the first few minutes. You thought, well, that might wake them up, get them going. Then you lose John McGinn, and they have blown an incredible opportunity to put some real pressure on Arsenal. They didn't have the capabilities in any area today. The performances, normally the individuals that can bail them out weren't at their best. It was a really, really tough afternoon for Aston Villa. They just never got it going at all. Maybe that's a little bit of pressure. Maybe they didn't have, obviously, some players. Marlon leaving midweek felt a really strange decision when you're looking at that subs bench to come on and change the game.
How did Everton's victory impact Aston Villa's title ambitions?
They didn't have those options today. So, yeah, a really tough one, but I will also credit that man there, David Moyes. He knows what he's doing, that guy. He does. He knows how to set a team up to be difficult to beat, and that's their best result of the season. Magnificent from his team. Garner in midfield, Armstrong I thought were exceptional. Grealish kept good width and always gives you quality on the ball, but an unbelievable result for them. But for Aston Villa, that'll feel so tough to take. They're chanting David Moyes' name, the Everton fans down below, as it was Tiano Barry before that. We will hear from all the relevant people involved before we go off air at half past seven. Let's show you the Premier League table with still one game to play, and that's Brighton and Bournemouth on Monday Night Football.
But you look at the table, Everton no longer in the bottom half, but in the Premier League this weekend, none of the bottom five have lost. They've either picked up a point or won. And none of the top four have won. And what a good... Everton, hey, football. Everton into the top half. And what a good weekend it has been for Arsenal.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What happened in the Everton vs Aston Villa match?
0:07–3:09
2
How did Everton's victory impact Aston Villa's title ambitions?
3:09–5:36
3
Who was the standout player for Everton in this match?
5:36–8:10
4
How did Everton execute their game plan effectively?
8:10–10:06
5
What were Aston Villa's key mistakes during the game?
10:06–13:52
6
What did the managers say after the match?
13:52–15:04
7
What are the implications of this match for both teams moving forward?
15:04–16:32
8
How does this result affect the Premier League standings?
16:32–49:01
Speakers
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