Overview
- Thierno Barry scored the decisive 59th-minute goal with a deft finish over Emiliano Martínez, his fourth of the season after a slow start since a £27m move from Villarreal.
- The result snapped Aston Villa’s streak of 11 straight home victories in all competitions and marked a disciplined away display from Everton.
- A first-half Jake O’Brien header for Everton was disallowed for offside interference after VAR review, a call Moyes referenced as part of recent contentious decisions.
- Moyes praised James Garner, Merlin Rohl and 18-year-old Harrison Armstrong for influential performances as seven senior players were unavailable.
- Everton’s strong form on the road under Moyes continued, with five Premier League away wins this season, second only to Arsenal, as the manager said the club is trying to add in a difficult market.