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Ollie Watkins scores again for Aston Villa to send Everton back into drop zone

In-form Ollie Watkins scored for the fifth successive match in a 2-0 victory over Everton which ended new manager Sean Dyche’s 100 per cent home record and dropped the club back into the Premier League relegation zone.

Premier League round-up: Arsenal, West Ham, Aston Villa get vital victories, Leeds beat Southampton

It was not the day that the Premier League title race and relegation battles were resolved, but Saturday's action saw vital points won and lost across the country. Arsenal beat Leicester to extend their lead atop the Premier League. The Foxes had been on a strong run, thrashing Tottenham and giving Manchester United a good scare in recent weeks, but Mikel Arteta’s men are made of sterner stuff.

Pickford signs new deal to stay at Everton until 2027

Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract that will keep him at the club until summer 2027, the Premier League side said on Friday.

Pickford agrees new contract to stay at Everton

LONDON: England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has agreed a new contract with Everton to end speculation over a move to a Premier League rival. The 28-year-old, approaching the last 12 months of his contract, had been linked with a move to Tottenham among other clubs but has agreed to stay at Goodison Park, even though the contract has not yet been signed. Pickford — a £30 million ($36 million) signing from Sunderland in 2017 — has made more than 200 appearances for Everton and new manager Sean Dyche believes he can continue to improve.