Villa Park Thriller: Aston Villa Stun Everton with 3-2 Comeback Victory

Aston Villa produced an astonishing comeback to defeat Everton 3-2 at Villa Park, leaving the Toffees reeling from their second consecutive collapse. The electrifying encounter saw Villa erase a two-goal deficit, with Ollie Watkins’ brace and Jhon Duran’s stunning winner sealing the victory.

Early Everton Dominance

Everton started strongly, taking a 2-0 lead within the first 30 minutes. Goals from Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Abdoulaye Doucouré put the Toffees in control, and Villa’s hopes seemed to be dwindling.

Villa’s Resurgence

However, Unai Emery’s side refused to give up. Ollie Watkins sparked the comeback with a precise header in the 55th minute, reducing the deficit to 2-1. The striker’s second goal, a beautifully crafted finish, drew Villa level in the 68th minute.

Duran’s Decider

The decisive moment arrived in the 76th minute when Jhon Duran unleashed a powerful shot from outside the box, leaving Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford helpless. The Villa Park faithful erupted as Duran’s winner secured a remarkable 3-2 victory.

Post-Match Reaction

“We showed incredible character and resilience,” said Aston Villa manager Unai Emery. “The players believed in themselves, and we deserved the win.”

Everton boss Sean Dyche lamented his team’s collapse, saying, “We controlled the game early, but failed to manage the momentum. It’s disappointing to concede a two-goal lead for the second time in two games.”

Match Stats

Goals: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton, 15′), Abdoulaye Doucouré (Everton, 28′), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa, 55′, 68′), Jhon Duran (Aston Villa, 76′)
Attendance: 42,000
Yellow cards: 5 (3 Aston Villa, 2 Everton)
Red cards: 0

League Implications

Aston Villa’s comeback victory propels them to 8th place in the Premier League table, while Everton drops to 14th. The Toffees will look to regroup and address their defensive vulnerabilities ahead of their next fixture.