Watkins breaks goal drought as Villa sink Newcastle
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins scored his first Premier League goal in 10 games and Bertrand Traore added another in a 2-0 win over Newcastle.
2020 Schedule
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2020 Schedule
9-2-6, 8th in English Premier League
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UPDATE 1-Soccer-Villa's Smith 'reluctantly' accepts FA charge
(Adds Smith fined by FA)
Villa almost got 'the luckiest clean sheet ever' vs. Man City (1:16)
City beat Villa with late, controversial Silva goal
Bernardo Silva's controversial first Premier League goal of the season helped earn Manchester City a hard-fought 2-0 against Aston Villa.
Paul Pogba or Jack Grealish: Who would you rather have? (1:52)
Premier League transfers on a budget: Affordable options for Man United, Liverpool, Chelsea and more
The January window isn't usually time to spend big, but top clubs all have serious needs. We break down some budget options for each team.
More COVID chaos as Everton vs. Villa off
The Premier League game between Aston Villa and Everton on Sunday has been called off due to a coronavirus outbreak.
Prem shuffles midweek games due to COVID-19
Tottenham will now face Fulham on Wednesday after their match with Aston Villa was postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the Villa squad.
Nicol on Liverpool win: Klopp needed a win, not balance (1:34)
Liverpool's win at Villa was a boost, but is it right for matches to proceed?
Aston Villa's youngsters provided some nice moments against Liverpool, but the circumstances ask whether football should continue to even be played.
Liverpool storm past Aston Villa youngsters in second half (1:56)
Liverpool ease past youthful Villa in FA Cup
Sadio Mane scored twice as Liverpool eased past a youthful Aston Villa side in their FA Cup third-round tie at Villa Park on Friday night.
COVID: PFA warns players over goal celebrations
Players have been reminded by the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) to be careful when celebrating goals as COVID-19 cases grow.
Why Jack Grealish might not fit into Man United's plans (1:31)
Marcotti: Liverpool's front trio running on fumes (0:40)
Villa vs. Liverpool on despite COVID outbreak
Aston Villa's FA Cup third round clash with Liverpool on Friday could be called off after the club reported a "significant coronavirus outbreak."
Burley: 'Classless' Klopp showing through during poor run (1:33)
Prem posts record number of COVID-19 positives
The Premier League has revealed a record number of positive COVID-19 test results among players and club staff.
Solskjaer diplomatic after United equal Liverpool
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stopped short of saying his side were Premier League title contenders after going level on points with Liverpool on Friday.
Are Man United the biggest challenger to Liverpool? (1:49)
Nicol: Pogba's gotten better and better during Man United's run (1:10)
Man Utd beat Villa, level on points with Liverpool
Manchester United beat Aston Villa on New Year's Day at Old Trafford to go level on points with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table.
Man Utd boss Solskjaer hails improved mentality ahead of Villa
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has attributed his side's consistency this season to a change in mentality but has warned his players
2020-21 Prem Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 19 | 12 | 4 | 3 | +11 | 40 |
| Manchester City | 18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | +18 | 38 |
| Leicester City | 19 | 12 | 2 | 5 | +14 | 38 |
| Liverpool | 19 | 9 | 7 | 3 | +15 | 34 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | +16 | 33 |
| Everton | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | +7 | 32 |
| West Ham United | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | +5 | 32 |
| Aston Villa | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | +13 | 29 |
| Chelsea | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | +10 | 29 |
| Southampton | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | +5 | 29 |
| Arsenal | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | +4 | 27 |
| Leeds United | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | -4 | 23 |
| Crystal Palace | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | -11 | 23 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | -8 | 22 |
| Burnley | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | -12 | 19 |
| Newcastle United | 19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | -14 | 19 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | -7 | 17 |
| Fulham | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | -12 | 12 |
| West Bromwich Albion | 19 | 2 | 5 | 12 | -28 | 11 |
| Sheffield United | 19 | 1 | 2 | 16 | -22 | 5 |
2020-21 Team LeadersEnglish Premier League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsEnglish Premier League
Goal Difference135th
Goals Scored31Tied-6th
Assists234th
Goals Conceded183rd