Everton vs Aston Villa, live! Score, updates, how to watch, videos

Since Sean Dyche arrived and replaced Frank Lampard, all that Everton (21 points) have done is win two of three games and climb from 19th to 16th in the Premier League table. Aston Villa (28 points – 11th place) experienced a similar rebirth (just two defeats in their next nine games), but results have taken a sharp downturn in recent weeks with 11 goals conceded across three straight defeats.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Everton vs Aston Villa. 

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In 20 games prior to Dyche’s appointment, Everton conceded 28 goals, kept just three clean sheets and won just three times in the PL; since his debut earlier this month, two goals conceded (both to Liverpool), two clean sheets and a pair of victories. Of course, the Toffees are yet to become a goal-scoring juggernaut (to no one’s surprise), with Dominic Calvert-Lewin returning from his latest injury in last weekend’s 1-0 victory over Leeds.

Emery’s first seven games in charge saw Aston Villa conceded just seven times, including three in a single game against Liverpool, before giving up four to Leicester, three to Manchester City and four to Arsenal in successive fixtures. It goes without saying that Saturday’s trip to Goodison couldn’t come at a better time for the Villa defense.

OUT: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (thigh), Andros Townsend (knee) | QUESTIONABLE: Amadou Onana (knee), James Garner (fitness), Nathan Patterson (fitness)

Today’s Toffees! ????#EVEAVL pic.twitter.com/0jQTfD6FU4

— Everton (@Everton) February 25, 2023

OUT: Jed Steer (calf) | QUESTIONABLE: Diego Carlos (achilles), Robin Olsen (undisclosed)

This is your Aston Villa team to face Everton at Goodison Park. ???? #EVEAVL pic.twitter.com/N6QoAceSWf

— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) February 25, 2023

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