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Emiliano Buendia’s goal helps Gerrard’s Villa rub salt into Everton wounds

Updated on: 23 January,2022 08:43 AM IST  |  Liverpool
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Emiliano Buendia’s header in first half stoppage time separated the sides to leave the Toffees still just five points above the relegation zone in 16th

Emiliano Buendia’s goal helps Gerrard’s Villa rub salt into Everton wounds

Aston Villa’s Emiliano Buendia celebrates after scoring against Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday. Pic/Getty Images

Everton’s change of management did not result in a change of fortunes as Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard enjoyed a winning return to Merseyside with a 1-0 victory at Goodison Park. 


Emiliano Buendia’s header in first half stoppage time separated the sides to leave the Toffees still just five points above the relegation zone in 16th. 


Duncan Ferguson took temporary charge of Everton following the sacking of Rafael Benitez last weekend after a run of just one win in 13 league games. Ferguson was unbeaten in three matches as caretaker boss against Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal before Carlo Ancelotti took charge just over two years ago. 


But he could not replicate that success as former Liverpool captain Gerrard got one over on his old rivals. Ferguson bought a round of drinks for fans in a pub next to the stadium before kick-off and got the raucous atmosphere he was looking for.

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