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Aston Villa continue winning run as double from sub Ollie Watkins sinks Chelsea

The hosts led at Stamford Bridge but were beaten.

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Supporting image for story: Aston Villa continue winning run as double from sub Ollie Watkins sinks Chelsea
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Arne Slot: ‘Special’ Florian Wirtz has to build on breakthrough Liverpool goal
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David Moyes laments ‘poor’ Everton display in dour draw at struggling Burnley
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Supporting image for story: Andoni Iraola wants to keep Antoine Semenyo at Bournemouth as long as possible
Andoni Iraola wants to keep Antoine Semenyo at Bournemouth as long as possible
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Supporting image for story: Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal ‘had to suffer’ in nervy win over Brighton
Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal ‘had to suffer’ in nervy win over Brighton
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Supporting image for story: Ollie Scarles in tears after his mistake gifts Fulham victory at West Ham
Ollie Scarles in tears after his mistake gifts Fulham victory at West Ham
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Kevin Schade hat-trick helps Brentford to convincing win over Bournemouth
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