Everton vs Aston Villa LIVE score: Premier League result and reaction from Goodison Park
Follow all the action from Goodison Park
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
SAVE! Watkins shoots on the half-volley from close to 30 yards out, but Pickford makes a good save to keep Everton in the game.
Everton vs Aston Villa
Ramsey drives forward after a loose pass from Gueye. He plays the ball out to Watkins, who cannot return the pass after a good block from Mykolenko.
Everton vs Aston Villa
Gray replaces Iwobi as Everton look to freshen up the attack.
Everton vs Aston Villa
Onana and Doucoure are pushing into the box to try and increase the physical presence in the area, but Villa are defending well.
Everton vs Aston Villa
Everton are increasing the intensity at which they press and attack as they know they can break Villa down.
Everton vs Aston Villa
Watkins becomes the first player in Villa history to score in five consecutive games in the Premier League.
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