Senior figures at Villa see every window as an opportunity to augment the squad, but this month feels especially pressing

The Glaswegian – who replaced Sean Dyche on Saturday – suffered defeat to Unai Emery after a goal from Ollie Watkins in the 51st minute, a result which leaves Everton 16th in the Premier League, just one point above the relegation zone with Ipswich Town still to play this week.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery, speaking to Match of the Day: "Very happy. A tough match. We played 90 minutes and competed very well. "We had some clear chances in the first half and we tried to push and take even more control in the second but we couldn't,

Morgan Rogers' through ball finds Ollie Watkins in stride, where the England international slots home Aston Villa's go-ahead goal against Everton at Goodison Park.

David Moyes' return as Everton manager failed to muster a response from the toothless Toffees in a 1-0 home defeat to Aston Villa on Wednesday.But there was no new manager bounce as Villa took control inside the opening minutes.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery believes his side have "broken their bad spell" after earning their first away clean sheet this season in a 1-0 win at Everton.

Moyes realising size of task in turning Everton around after Villa loss 15/01/2025 Goodison Park, Liverpool, UK