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Can results be misleading? That is the question. Aston Villa’s winning streak continued against Manchester United, but so did the nagging doubts. They were the lesser team by several measures – fewer shots (12-15), less possession (43-57), fewer big chances (2-3). As usual, the victory was a slender one. But games are not won by stats. They are won by solid teamwork, shrewd management and individual talent – and Villa have all three. Morgan Rogers may be their only star, but he’s delivering like Father Christmas. Unai Emery is wily, battle-hardened, five years ahead of Ruben Amorim. If Rogers profited from Leny Yoro’s naivety, that was probably because Emery had spotted that Yoro is not a right-back, and told Rogers to start wide, cut in and torment him. Talent and management, working together. Tim de Lisle
Match report: Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester United
Match report: Everton 0-1 Arsenal
Match report: Manchester City 3-0 West Ham
Match report: Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool
Match report: Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea
Match report: Wolves 0-2 Brentford
Match report: Leeds 4-1 Crystal Palace
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