Aston Villa entertained Everton at Villa Park earlier today as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Villans made a great start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 18th minute when John McGinn got his name on the scoresheet. Douglas Luiz doubled the home team’s advantage from the penalty spot just six minutes later. Unai Emery’s men went into the half-time break with a 2-0 lead.
Leon Bailey killed the game off in the 51st minute before Jhon Duran added another goal for the West Midlands club in the 75th minute. The contest ended with Aston Villa earning a dominant 4-0 win in front of their home fans.
Let’s take a look at how each Aston Villa player performed during the clash against the Toffees.
GK: Emiliano Martinez – 7.5/10
The Argentine keeper made a couple of solid stops at the back and secured an important clean sheet at Villa Park. He even passed the ball well from inside his half.
RB: Matty Cash – 7.5/10
He cleared the danger when required and had a couple of lively moments in the Everton half.
CB: Ezri Konsa – 7/10
Konsa put his foot through the ball when the opposition were on the offensive and did enough to secure a clean sheet.
CB: Pau Torres – 7/10
The Spaniard made a few crucial clearances on the defensive third of the pitch.
LB: Lucas Digne – 7/10
The French full-back was a positive influence at both ends of the field.
CM: Boubacar Kamara – 7/10
He did what was required of him at the centre of the park.
CM: Douglas Luiz – 7.5/10
The Brazilian talent was a positive influence in both halves and deserves credit for scoring his penalty in the first half.
RW: Leon Bailey – 8/10
Bailey was a constant menace in the final third and has got a goal and an assist to show for his efforts.
CAM: Moussa Diaby – 7/10
He managed to create a couple of decent chances in the final third.
LW: John McGinn – 8/10
McGinn made two good runs with the ball and was responsible for scoring the opening goal in the 18th minute.
ST: Ollie Watkins – 7/10
The English talent made a few decent chances for others around him but failed to register a goal today.
Substitutes:
CM: Youri Tielemans – 6/10
He added some energy to Aston Villa’s midfield.
CB: Diego Carlos – 6.5/10
Carlos kept things solid at the back.
LW: Philippe Coutinho – 7/10
He caused a few problems for the Everton defenders.
ST: Jhon Duran – 7.5/10
Duran came off the bench and scored a good goal.
ST: Cameron Archer – N/A
