Everton’s collapse against Aston Villa mirrored their recent struggles, as they surrendered another two-goal lead to lose 3-2 for the second consecutive game. Despite early goals from Dwight McNeil and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Everton’s defensive frailties were exposed once more, with Olly Watkins scoring twice and Jhon Durán sealing the win with a stunning strike.
The game highlighted the gulf in quality between the two teams, with Villa showing their composure on the ball, particularly through the work of ex-Everton player Lucas Digne. Everton, on the other hand, appeared disjointed and struggled with game management, frequently losing possession in dangerous areas.
Calvert-Lewin’s missed opportunities to extend Everton’s lead, including hitting the crossbar late in the game, compounded their misery. Villa’s pressure culminated in Watkins’ brace and Durán’s brilliant goal, leaving Everton at the bottom of the Premier League with their defensive issues and poor decision-making under scrutiny.
Sean Dyche’s team now face an uphill battle to turn their season around, with fans calling for improvements in defense and better squad depth, particularly in the full-back positions. Their ongoing inability to maintain leads, even after securing strong positions, has become a worrying trend as they search for their first points of the season.
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