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Everton edge ever closer to the Premier League relegation zone as Emi Buendia scores the only goal to seal win for Aston Villa - ensuring Steven Gerrard gets the last laugh against his old rivals

Aston Villa snatched all three points against Everton on Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard's return to Goodison Park.

Emiliano Buendia finally opened the scoring on the brink of halftime after Aston Villa challenged Jordan Pickford throughout the first half.

But the first half ended on a sour note after Lucas Digne and Matty Cash fell to the ground after a bottle was thrown at them from the home crow during their goal celebrations.

Everton threatened in the second half thanks to the introduction of youngster Anthony Gordon but the Blues could not find the equaliser.

More to follow.