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Tony Xia reacts to Aston Villa’s victory against Everton

Aston Villa finally got off the mark upon their return to the English Premier League, picking up all three points at Everton’s expense at Villa Park on Friday night. Goals from Wesley Moraes and Anwar El Ghazi in each half put the Toffees to the sword and saw them finally pick up a win in their third attempt this season. Villa had lost their opening two league games to Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth, and manager Dean Smith would have been left worried had Everton put his side to the sword. Despite starting on the front foot, the visitors lacked the needed clinical finishing, with the Midlands outfit taking their chances.