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Aston Villa’s title hopes hit after Thierno Barry fires resolute Everton to victory
The forward clipped home a 59th-minute winner to give Everton a 1-0 victory at Aston Villa, who lost ground on the Premier League leaders Arsenal
Published 2 hours ago on Guardian - Premier League
Results, fans, fall-outs - factors that lead to managerial pressure
From bad results to a clash with a club's owners - BBC Sport takes a look at some of the factors that lead to managers coming under pressure.
Published one minute ago on BBC Football
Aberdeen & Celtic progress in the Scottish Cup
Aberdeen and Celtic win their Scottish Cup ties and we have the draw for the fifth round.
Published 11 minutes ago on BBC Football
Celtic host Dundee in one of two last 16 all-Premiership ties
Celtic will face Dundee, and holders Aberdeen welcome Motherwell, in the only two all-Premiership ties in the last 16 of this season's Scottish Cup.
Published 16 minutes ago on BBC Football
Barry secures deserved win for Everton against Villa
Everton's Thierno Barry capitalises on a mistake by Aston Villa's Emi Martinez for a 1-0 win to The Toffees, which stops Villa going second in the Premier League.
Published 31 minutes ago on BBC Football
Newcastle miss out on top five spot after draw with Wolves
Wolves held Newcastle United to a goalless draw to prevent Eddie Howe's side from climbing into the top five of the Premier League table.
Published 31 minutes ago on BBC Football
Villa did not deliver against 'fantastic' Everton - Emery
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is disappointed that his team were unable to convert any of their chances losing 1-0 to a "fantastic" Everton side.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
Everton win over Villa 'incredibly satisyfing' - Moyes
Everton manager David Moyes says his side's performance against Aston Villa was "incredibly satisfying" as they held on to win 1-0 at Villa Park.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
'Abandoned' or 'business' – was Glasner right to 'attack' Palace owners?
Oliver Glasner's outburst after Crystal Palace were beaten at Sunderland has led to increased speculation over his future at the club but will he be sacked?
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
Premier League leads call for temporary concussion subs
The Premier League again joins forces with leagues and player unions from around the world to ask football's lawmakers to trial temporary concussion substitutes.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
Chelsea in talks for Rennes defender Jacquet
Chelsea hold talks to sign Rennes centre-back Jeremy Jacquet during the winter transfer window.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
| Premier League Results Sunday 18th January 2026 | ||
| Aston Villa | 0 - 1 | Everton |
| Wolves | 0 - 0 | Newcastle |
| Premier League Fixtures Monday 19th January 2026 | ||
| Brighton | v | Bournemouth |
| Premier League Table | ||||
| Pos | Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Arsenal | 22 | 26 | 50 |
| 2 | Man City | 22 | 24 | 43 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 22 | 8 | 43 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 22 | 4 | 36 |
| 5 | Man Utd | 22 | 6 | 35 |