Journalist Mark Brus states Premier League clubs are keeping a much closer eye on Brentford forward Kevin Schade. Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, and Newcastle United have all put the German

Aston Villa has become the latest title challenger to trip up on a weekend of surprising results in the Premier League after losing 1-0 at home to Everton because of a defensive blunder.

"In the final seconds of the game, Everton rookie midfielder Harrison Armstrong charged down Aston Villa's experienced full back Matty Cash and prevented him from sending one last, long, hopeful ball forward. In the aftermath of the challenge, the 28-year-old rose to face the 18-year-old, who met him head on.

Aston Villa entertained Everton at Villa Park earlier this evening as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Villans made a bright start to the game but were held to a

The Lions enter Sunday looking to extend their league point streak to three, also having beaten Tottenham Hotspur in the third round of the FA Cup last weekend. Aston Villa does have notable wins over Chelsea and Manchester United, but its 4-1 loss to Arsenal last month shows the club has some work to do.

Aston Villa had 18 shots in this match, their most without scoring in a Premier League game since October 2022 v Chelsea (also 18). Morgan Rogers had six of those shots, the most by a Villa player without a goal in the competition since Leon Bailey v Brighton in December 2024 (7).