Sat Sep 14 19:57:54 UTC 2024: ## Villa Stun Everton in Thrilling Comeback Win
**Birmingham, England -** Aston Villa secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Everton at Villa Park on Saturday, overcoming a two-goal deficit to claim their first win of the season.
Everton started brightly, taking the lead against the run of play through Dwight McNeil’s opportunistic strike. Dominic Calvert-Lewin doubled their advantage shortly after, capitalizing on a McNeil cross. However, Villa fought back, with Ollie Watkins equalizing with a brace either side of halftime. The match took a dramatic turn when substitute Jhon Duran scored a stunning goal in the 79th minute, securing the win for Villa.
The victory was made all the more impressive by Everton’s poor defensive display. The Toffees, who had already surrendered a two-goal lead in their previous match, once again failed to hold onto their advantage. Manager Sean Dyche expressed frustration with his team’s inability to close out the game, especially after Everton dominated the early stages.
Watkins, who was instrumental in Villa’s comeback, expressed his disappointment at missing a hat-trick but was pleased with his team’s resilience. He also credited Duran’s winning goal as a moment of “magic.”
Everton, who remain winless after four matches, will be looking to improve their defensive structure ahead of their next fixture. Villa, meanwhile, will be buoyed by their victory and will now turn their focus towards their upcoming Champions League fixture.
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