Aston Villa v Everton ratings: Mings 8, Watkins 8; Gray 5, Iwobi 7

Steven Gerrard edges former England teammate Frank Lampard in their first meeting as managers

ASTON VILLA RATINGS: Emiliano Martinez 8 - Really stepped up in the final 10 minutes to maintain his side's advantage, pulling off a number of vital saves. A shaky start dealing with crosses but commanded more as the contest progressed. AFP

Matty Cash 8 - Another composed performance at right-back for the Polish international. Posed a real threat down the right hand side, particularly in the first half. Reuters

Diego Carlos 7- A solid performance from the Brazilian on his home debut. Dealt with the aerial threats and limited Gordon to very few clear cut opportunities. Worryingly forced off through injury late in the second half. Getty

Tyrone Mings 8- Excellent from the former captain, looked to have shaken off troubles of last week. Offered a stability to his side defensively, doing the basics extremely well. Game-saving tackle late on to deny the visitors an equaliser. Getty

Lucas Digne 5 - Expansive as ever going forward down the left flank but failed to hit the mark with any of his deliveries. Struggled in his one v one duels at times & turned into his own net late on to give his side a late scare. Getty

Boubacar Kamara 8 - Superb in the middle of the park from the Frenchman, composed in possession as well as maintaining his defensive duties, offering protection to his back line aerially and on the ground. Reuters

John McGinn 7- Played the initial chipped through ball to Olly Watkins to set up the opener. Other than that it would prove to be a pretty standard afternoon's work for the Scot. Reuters

Jacob Ramsey 7 - Energetic as ever from the academy graduate, brought power to the hosts' midfield. Offering multiple driving runs up the pitch, in particular down the two flanks. Showed real promise in his ability to get past his man. AP

Philippe Coutinho 5 - By his high standards it was a pretty poor performance from the Brazilian. Didn’t offer a lot creatively at the top end, often acting as a passenger as the game fizzled out in the early stages. Forced off injured on 60 minutes. AFP

Ollie Watkins- 8- A focal point throughout. Ran the channels well and was very good in his hold-up play and bringing the likes of Buendia into the game. Assist for the Argentine for the second goal with a well drilled pass across the box. Reuters

Danny Ings 8 - Scored the opener with a well taken finish on his left foot. Could have had a few more if it wasn’t for some well positioned blocks from the Everton defenders. PA

SUBS: Emiliano Buendia (Coutinho, 60 mins) 9 - An excellent cameo from the Argentine, changing the direction of the contest. Upped the home side's attacking ante with some marvellous link up play and got a well deserved goal. Action Images

Leon Bailey (Ings, 78 mins) 6 - The Jamaican looked lively. Carved out a good chance on the counter attack for Watkins to kill the contest but his teammate couldn’t make the most of his through ball. AFP

Ezri Konsa (Ramsey, 94 mins) N/A- Nothing of note for the sub. Getty

Ashley Young (Cash, 94 mins) N/A - Booked for time wasting late on. Reuters

Calum Chambers (Carlos, 95 mins) N/A - Produced a points saving tackle on Amadou Onana. Getty Images

EVERTON RATINGS: Jordan Pickford 6 - No chance with the goal. Made multiple important saves to keep his side in the game. AFP

Nathan Patterson 6 - Impressive once again from the young full back. Responded well defensively in his duels as well as posing a threat once again going forward. Reuters

Mason Holgate 6 - Rewarded with a start after a positive showing against Chelsea last week. Made multiple important clearances and tackles, a standout being a last-ditch recovery tackle on Jacob Ramsey in the box. Action Images

Conor Coady 6 - An assured performance and communicated and organised those around him extremely well. PA

James Tarkowski 6 - Once again composed from the former Claret, dealt with the threats very well on the whole. In possession retained and moved the ball well into the midfield areas. Action Images

Vitaliy Mykolenko 7 - Impressive from the Ukrainian. Defended well when attacked down his side and got up to support the attack when needed. Reuters

Damarai Gray 5 - Quiet from the former Leicester man. Struggled in possession numerous times, often being out muscled by his competitors. A couple of bright darting runs but struggled to create any chances for himself or others. Reuters

Abdoulaye Doucoure 6 - Only on for 35 minutes before being forced off through injury. AP

Alex Iwobi 7 - Impressive again in central midfield, offering bundles of energy. Noticeably showing composure in possession. AFP

Dwight McNeil 5 - Struggling to integrate himself into this Everton side. Retained possession well but when it came to the key moment to slide Demarai Gray in for a shot on goal, the former Burnley man over hit the pass. Getty

Anthony Gordon 6 - Bright as ever from the academy graduate, having a goal ruled out for offside in the first half. Some positive runs but once again starved of any real service until the latter knockings of the second half. AFP

SUBS: Tom Davies (Doucoure, 35 mins) 6 - Offered some balance and stability to the midfield after it looked like the game was beginning to open up. At fault for the second goal being behind play. PA

Salomon Rondon (McNeil, 64 mins) 5 - Disappointing showing from the Venezuelan, batting a five-minute flurry to create some big chances for the visitors to equalise. PA

Dele Alli (Gray, 81 mins)- N/A- Unfortunately looks a shadow of his former self. Reuters

Amadou Onana (Coady, 81 mins) N/A - A bright debut for the midfielder, creating key chances, even picking up the assist for the own goal. Put himself in contention to start the next game. Getty

Steven Gerrard got the better of former England teammate Frank Lampard in their first meeting as managers as Aston Villa beat Everton 2-1 thanks to goals from Danny Ings and Emi Buendia in the Premier League on Saturday.

Ings turned inside the penalty area after receiving a pass from strike partner Ollie Watkins, took an extra touch to his left and scored with a fierce left-footed strike in the 31st minute.

Watkins, back in the starting team after being a substitute in the loss at Bournemouth last weekend, also set up the second when his low cross was tapped in by Buendia after 85 minutes.

While Villa secured their first win of the season, it was a second loss for Lampard’s Everton, who barely threatened until Lucas Digne bundled the ball into his own net from a cross by substitute Amadou Onana in the 87th minute.

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