Everton vs Aston Villa LIVE score: Premier League result and reaction from Goodison Park
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Follow live coverage as Everton face Aston Villa in the Premier League today.
Aston Villa left-back Lucas Digne was recalled to the team to face his former club at Goodison Park.
Digne was one of three changes for the visitors who also brought back Jacob Ramsey and Leon Bailey, with Alex Moreno, Emiliano Buendia and former Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho missing out.
Everton manager Sean Dyche, who has won both his home games since taking over from Frank Lampard, named the same team which beat Leeds last weekend.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Everton vs Aston Villa
Everton continue to press the away side high up the pitch, but Villa seem to be more comfortable each time they pass the ball out. Ramsey does well to draw a foul from Gueye this time around.
Everton vs Aston Villa
A lot of Everton's good attacking play is coming down the left side as McNeil targets Cash. The winger beats his man on this occasion but Martinez catches his cross.
Everton vs Aston Villa
Digne shoots over the wall and the bar from the free-kick as Pickford watches the ball sail over his goal.
Everton vs Aston Villa
Villa have a free kick in a good position after Onana brings Bailey down near the edge of the box.
Everton vs Aston Villa
Villa are starting to apply more pressure on Everton now but the Toffees are doing well to soak up the pressure.
Everton vs Aston Villa
SAVE! Pickford makes a crucial save to stop Watkins from scoring after a good long ball over the top of the Everton defence! The goalkeeper is slightly hurt after the brave save.
Everton vs Aston Villa
CHANCE! Iwobi has a good chance to score after McNeil drills in a low cross, but the Nigeria international cannot connect well enough with the ball to trouble Martinez.
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