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Duran heads Villa into lead at Nottingham Forest before Malenkovic heads leveller
Jota levels for 10-man Liverpool again against Fulham
Ipswich earn late win at Wolves
Newcastle hit Leicester for four and Arsenal draw with Everton
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Nott'm Forest v Aston Villa (17:30 GMT)
Here come the teams ahead of what could be an absolutely fascinating match between fifth and sixth in the Premier League.
Both sides sit on 25 points but Forest are ahead with a goal difference of one while Aston Villa's is zero.
Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest (17:30 GMT)
Andy Reid
Ex-Nottingham Forest midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live
Image source, Getty ImagesI think Wood does the basics of the game really well.
I think the style that Nottingham Forest play really suits him.
I wouldn't say it is set up to play to his strength but him doing well is a by-product of how they play.
Nott'm Forest v Aston Villa (17:30 GMT)
Jhon Duran turned 21-years-old just yesterday but he has been a standout of Aston Villa's team this season.
He has now scored 10 goals this season, including three in Europe, while striking rival Ollie Watkins is yet to get off the mark in the Champions League.
In four of their seven top-flight wins, he has netted the winner.
Talk about impact. Plus his name just provides endless fun.
Image source, Getty ImagesNott'm Forest v Aston Villa (17:30 GMT)
Nottingham Forest have won three of their last four home games in the Premier League (L1), as many as their previous 17 beforehand (W3 D4 L10).
They have also kept three clean sheets in those last four, as many as they had in their previous 30 at the City Ground in the competition.
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Was looking forward to seeing Mings return hopefully back to his full potential, hope he gets better soon we need him.
Paul Watts, Villa fan
Nott'm Forest v Aston Villa (17:30 GMT)
It looks like there's been a last-minute change to the Aston Villa team with Pau Torres coming in for Tyrone Mings, who has picked up an issue in the warm up.
Nott'm Forest v Aston Villa (17:30 GMT)
It was another memorable European night for Unai Emery's Aston Villa on Tuesday as they beat RP Leipzig 3-2 to maintain their hopes of moving into the next phase of the Champions League.
Unai Emery's side are in a strong position to finish in the top eight and qualify directly for the last 16.
They were twice pegged back by the Leipzig in Germany but a late goal from Ross Barkley secured a dramatic victory.
At times their form domestically has suffered for their success on the continent. But they seem to have found a decent run of form again, can they maintain that this evening against another of the league's in-form sides?
Image source, Getty ImagesNott'm Forest v Aston Villa (17:30 GMT)
Chris Sutton
BBC football predictions expert
This is fifth versus sixth, and I am expecting it to be close.
Aston Villa have found some form again recently, but this is another test of their squad after a Champions League game in midweek, something they have struggled with previously.
I tend to back Nottingham Forest when they are at home but they seem just as good on their travels these days, maybe because they like to play on the counter-attack.
I don't think they will lose this but I don't want to back against Villa either, so a draw seems like the most likely outcome, doesn't it?
Sutton's prediction: 1-1
We'll continue to bring you reaction to our 3pm games as it comes throughout the evening but it's time to start building up to our late kick-off as fifth host sixth...
FT: Arsenal 0-0 Everton
Theo Walcott
Former Arsenal forward on BBC Radio 5 Live
Any opportunity that Arsenal don't get a result is always going to be a missed opportunity because Liverpool are relentless. You wouldn't have thought Liverpool had 10 men in that game.
It was a dogged performance from Everton - you could have predicted that performance before the game but of course it's a missed opportunity.
Image source, Getty ImagesFT: Arsenal 0-0 Everton
Everton boss Sean Dyche told BBC Sport: "You have to know how to work it without the ball. It's difficult at these grounds to think you'll have the ball. You have to do the other things well.
"Ashley Young has been in great form. Great strength of character. Vitalii Mykolenko, one of his big strengths is one on ones. The midfield three were excellent.
"They're a fine side. We know that. The players put a big shift in. The commitment to doing the basics - pressing and recovering and staying true to it for 90 minutes. I was proud of the players.
"They were trying to cross it to force something which shows how defensively solid we were.
"It's another step in the right direction."
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It’s not happening and hasn’t been for way too long for O’Neil. He has to go. Now.
Phil, Stafford
I'm fairly certain that the picture of one of his senior players being carried off the pitch like a naughty child, will both sum up and signal the end for O'Neil. Changing captain midway through the season was the last act of a desperate man.
James, Devon
And that my friends, is the end of Gary O'Neil.
Dan, London.
FT: Liverpool 2-2 Fulham
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk speaking to Sky Sports: "A great comeback is very positive. It's disappointing having 10 men but we showed fight, kept trying to create chances. Could have been more but we take the point and move on.
"Stay calm. It's easier to say than do it. It was always going to be tough against them. We saw it last year and last week against Arsenal. We had to turn it around and keep fighting. We tried.
"I had conversations with the players of Fulham and we felt like the referee was nervous. He couldn't properly communicate with Robertson I felt. We can't put the blame on the referee. We all speak about protecting the referee but I couldn't speak to him. It shouldn't be a big thing because he isn't why we dropped points.
"It is what it is. We take the points, recover quickly and be ready for the game on Wednesday."
Image source, Getty ImagesFT: Liverpool 2-2 Fulham
Chris Sutton
Former Premier League striker on BBC Radio 5 Live
I thought Liverpool were phenomenal. Brilliant game.
They went down to 10 men and didn't feel sorry for themselves. Jota looked sharp as anything.
Fulham are a really balanced side and were a big threat down the left. Robinson looked great.
I thought Liverpool were phenomenal in the face of adversity.
FT: Arsenal 0-0 Everton
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford: "It's about how we apply ourselves - stick to the game plan and suffer. We suffered a lot without the ball. We dug a point out.
"Two defeats in 10 or 11. The discipline is there. Against Arsenal you'd smash and grab a point all day long.
"I made some good saves at good times. The lads made some brlliant blocks. A good performance from everyone."
FT: Wolves 1-2 Ipswich
Ipswich Town matchwinner Jack Taylor: "We played really well in the first half and then they came back into it. I am really happy to have got the winning touch.
"I was told to come on and try and impact the game and try and calm the game down because it was a little but hectic. I have a little knack for goals so I am glad to have got that one today.
"We normally take each game as it comes but getting the win today I would like to take momentum into the next one."
How will you celebrate this win? "It is a long journey back with the lads so we will have a good time. I will be watching my goal back many times!"
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Once again Arsenal look hopeless in open play. Set pieces and crosses which plays straight into Sean Dyche's Everton gameplan.
Ray
Sitting in the North Bank, Arsenal do not look like title contenders. Paying the price for a terrible Summer Transfer Window. Arsenal-Drop-The Ball-Again.
Imran, Arsenal fan
A great day for Chelsea?
Liverpool 2-2 Fulham
Image source, Getty ImagesWhat a game that was! Drama filled right from the off as the 10 men of Liverpool come back twice to earn a point against a brilliant Fulham side.
Liverpool drop points for the fourth time under Arne Slot in the Premier League as they remain five points clear.
Liverpool 2-2 Fulham
The corner from Harvey Elliott doesn't clear the first man as a free kick is then given for a handball against Mo Salah.
That might be that.
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 31 | 13 | 18 | 36 |
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| 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 35 | 18 | 17 | 31 |
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| 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 29 | 15 | 14 | 30 |
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| 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 19 | 2 | 28 |
| |
| 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 27 | 21 | 6 | 27 |
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| 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 25 | -1 | 25 |
| |
| 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 22 | 3 | 24 |
| |
| 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 24 |
| |
| 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 24 | 22 | 2 | 24 |
| |
| 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 31 | 28 | 3 | 23 |
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| 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 21 | 2 | 23 |
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| 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 31 | 19 | 12 | 20 |
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| 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 19 |
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| 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 28 | -8 | 18 |
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| 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 21 | -7 | 15 |
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| 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 21 | 34 | -13 | 14 |
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| 15 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 20 | -6 | 13 |
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| 16 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 28 | -12 | 12 |
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| 16 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 24 | 40 | -16 | 9 |
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| 15 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 31 | -20 | 5 |
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Manager: Nuno EspÃrito Santo
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Unai Emery
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Nuno EspÃrito Santo
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Unai Emery
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
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Nottingham Forest have won just one of their last 11 Premier League games against Aston Villa (D5 L5), though it was a 2-0 victory in this exact fixture last season.
Aston Villa are winless in their last five Premier League away games against Nottingham Forest, though four of these have ended level (L1). Their last such victory was in January 1995 under Brian Little (2-1).
This will be Nottingham Forest’s 5,000th match in the top four tiers of English football, the 12th side to reach that milestone in English Football League history.
Nottingham Forest have won three of their last four home games in the Premier League (L1), as many as their previous 17 beforehand (W3 D4 L10). They have also kept three clean sheets in those last four, as many as they had in their previous 30 at the City Ground in the competition.
Aston Villa have lost each of their last three away league games, their longest such run since losing four in a row from May to August 2022. All three defeats in their current spell have been by 2+ goals – the Villans last lost more in succession by such a margin on the road in the league in September 1968 as a second-tier side (5).
Nottingham Forest are 5th in the Premier League but have lost each of their last six Premier League games when they’ve gone into a match in the top five of the division, scoring just twice and conceding 20 goals across these six defeats which range from 1995 to 2024.
Aston Villa won seven of their first 12 Premier League games under Unai Emery against teams starting the day in the top five of the table (D1 L4) but have since lost five of their last seven (W1 D1), including all three this season by an aggregate score of 7-0.
Morgan Gibbs-White both scored and assisted in Nottingham Forest’s 3-2 victory at Old Trafford, the fifth time he’s scored and assisted in a Premier League game for Forest, the joint most of any player along with Ian Woan.
Chris Wood is one of only four players to score 10+ Premier League goals this season – he is the first Nottingham Forest player to score 10 Premier League goals in a season before Christmas, while he’s the first Forest player to do so in a league season since Lewis Grabban in the Championship in 2021-22.
Jhon Durán – who turns 21 the day before this game – has scored 10 Premier League goals for Aston Villa, netting the winner in four of their seven wins this season. He’s one of three players to score 10 goals for Villa before turning 21, along with Gabriel Agbonlahor (13) and Luke Moore (11).
