High-flying Leeds, Villa suggest this Premier League title race could be the best one ever
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2020 Season
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Nicol: Leeds' movement is fantastic but not sustainable (1:24)
Bamford hits hat-trick as Leeds end Villa's winning start
Leeds United's Patrick Bamford scored a superb hat-trick as they brought Aston Villa's winning start to the season to an abrupt end with a 3-0 win.
Mark Ogden Senior Writer, ESPN FC
Ground staff at Aston Villa disinfecting the ball as part of the Premier League COVID-19 protocols ahead of Villa's clash with Leeds United. A win for Villa takes them top of the table.
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Klopp: Liverpool 'lost the plot' in thrashing by Villa
Stunned Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said his side "lost the plot" in their 7-2 humbling by Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.
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Man Utd concede six as Liverpool hit for seven
Manchester United and Liverpool conceded six goals on the same day for the first time in the clubs' history on Sunday.
Liverpool concede seven in thrashing at Villa
Premier League champions Liverpool fell to a shocking 7-2 defeat against Aston Villa on Sunday, their first defeat of the campaign.
Liverpool's Klopp wary of COVID-19 risks during international
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp expressed his concerns about releasing his players for international duty amid the COVID-19 pandemic, saying the clu
Chelsea's Barkley in surprise move to Aston Villa
Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley on a season-long loan, the club announced on Wednesday.
Villa beat Fulham 3-0 to move into top four
Aston Villa moved into the Premier League top four after they strolled to a 3-0 win at Fulham.
Konsa seals Villa win over 10-man Sheffield United
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Martinez leaves Arsenal to join Villa for £20m
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Grealish had been a transfer target for Manchester United this post-season, but he has committed his future to the Villa Park outfit.
2020-21 Prem Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everton | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 13 |
| Liverpool | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 13 |
| Aston Villa | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 12 |
| Leeds United | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 10 |
| Crystal Palace | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 10 |
| Chelsea | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +4 | 9 |
| Leicester City | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | +4 | 9 |
| Arsenal | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 9 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 9 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 8 |
| West Ham United | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +4 | 8 |
| Manchester City | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Southampton | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 7 |
| Newcastle United | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 7 |
| Manchester United | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 7 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 4 |
| West Bromwich Albion | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | -8 | 2 |
| Burnley | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 1 |
| Sheffield United | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -6 | 1 |
| Fulham | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -9 | 1 |
2020-21 Team LeadersEnglish Premier League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsEnglish Premier League
Goal Difference7Tied-1st
Goals Scored12Tied-5th
Assists11Tied-2nd
Goals Conceded51st