Aston Villa v Newcastle United: Premier League – live
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The 3pms have finished, and the results are a mixed bag for Champions League dreamers Villa and Newcastle. Bournemouth dropped a couple of points against ten-man Crystal Palace, while Brighton went down 4-2 at Brentford. However Manchester City scored a couple of late goals at Everton to consolidate their membership of the top five. Rob Smyth has all the details in this afternoon’s edition of your super soaraway Clockwatch. Here’s how the table looks as a result.
Jason Tindall, standing in for the stricken Eddie Howe, talks to Sky. “I think the team picks itself … individuals and the team are delivering, so: unchanged! … testament to Harvey Barnes for the time he’s spent out of the team, he’s stayed focused … it’s a very tough game for us today … one of the best managers that’s out there … two teams in very good form … aggressive football … it should be a good spectacle.”
