Premier League Results: Aston Villa Edge Everton, Newcastle Thrash Wolves, and Arsenal Claim North London Derby Bragging Rights

The Premier League returned to action after the World Cup break, and the latest round of matches did not disappoint. Here’s a recap of the key results:

Everton 0 vs 1 Aston Villa

Everton’s return to Premier League action was spoiled by Aston Villa, who secured a hard-fought 0-1 victory at Goodison Park. Ollie Watkins scored the winning goal, capitalizing on a mistake by Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

The Toffees dominated possession but struggled to create clear-cut chances, while Villa’s defense held firm to secure a valuable three points.

Leicester 0 vs 2 Crystal Palace

Leicester City’s struggles continued as they fell 0-2 to Crystal Palace at the King Power Stadium. Jean-Philippe Mateta opened the scoring with a clever finish, before Marc Guehi sealed the win with a powerful header.

The Foxes have now lost three consecutive Premier League matches, while Palace’s victory lifted them to seventh in the table.

Newcastle 3 vs 0 Wolves

Newcastle United extended their winning streak to nine matches across all competitions with a convincing 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers. Alexander Isak scored twice, including a stunning long-range effort, while Anthony Gordon added the third.

The Magpies’ victory lifted them to third in the Premier League table, while Wolves remain in the relegation zone.

Arsenal 2 vs 1 Tottenham

The North London derby lived up to its billing as Arsenal came from behind to beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1. Spurs took the lead through Son Heung-min, but Dominic Solanke’s own goal leveled the score before Arsenal secured the win.

The Gunners’ victory lifted them to the top of the Premier League table, while Spurs’ defeat left them in fifth place.

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