Overview

• Everton drew 0-0 with Aston Villa at Goodison Park to extend their unbeaten start to four matches.
• Beto missed a clear opening inside five minutes and two further chances, earning a 5/10 in the Liverpool Echo’s ratings.
• Aston Villa grew into the first half after Everton’s strong start, and a frantic second half featured Emiliano Martinez saving a Michael Keane header.
• Jake O’Brien and Iliman Ndiaye received 8/10 as standout performers, with O’Brien driving play from the right and Ndiaye creating multiple openings.
• James Tarkowski was rated 7/10 after a strong defensive display described as harshly penalised once, while late substitutes Merlin Rohl and Thierno Barry made limited impact.