Everton and Aston Villa Lock Horns in a Scoreless Battle at Goodison Park

The game was the fourth in a row without a win for Aston Villa.

"We had the best of it and feel a bit unlucky not to come away with three points," Everton's David Moyes said. "It's frustrating but we are trying to improve. I am pleased because the players put in a brilliant performance," he added.

Everton are in seventh place after the game, while Aston Villa are in 19th.

Everton's next Premier League games are against Liverpool (away) on 20 September, Everton (home) on 29 September and Crystal Palace (home) on 5 October. Aston Villa play Sunderland (away) on 21 September, Fulham (home) on 28 September and Burnley (home) on 5 October.

Goodison Park played host to an a game that transpired into a goalless affair. Struggling to convert chances, both Everton and Aston Villa failed to break the deadlock. The curtain descended with a 0-0 draw.