Liverpool and Arsenal both had to dig deep for victories on Saturday, while impressive Aston Villa powered to an eye-catching comeback win at Chelsea.
Chelsea's Enzo Maresca believes Aston Villa's 2025/26 campaign is a clear example of how patience can be rewarded when a manager keeps faith in his principles.
Manchester United suffered yet another blow to their Premier League campaign with a 2-1 defeat to an in-form Aston Villa at Villa Park on Sunday evening.
Manchester United are bracing for a tough trip to Aston Villa after midfielder Casemiro was ruled out through suspension, deepening a growing list of selection problems for manager Ruben Amorim.
Jurrien Timber and Arsenal have vowed to turn their last-gasp defeat against Aston Villa into fuel for their Premier League title push, with the Dutch defender insisting the setback must become "motivation and strength" for the squad.
Aston Villa delivered a major jolt to the Premier League title race as Emiliano Buendía struck deep into stoppage time to seal a 2-1 win over Arsenal on Saturday.