Monday’s briefing: Everton put brakes on Villa as goals flow in Women’s FA Cup

Aston Villa could have gone within four points of Premier League leaders Arsenal on Sunday but failed to take the opportunity as Thierno Barry’s second-half strike gave Everton a welcome 1-0 win at Villa Park to boost their own European hopes. It ended an 11-game home winning run for Unai Emery’s side and left them in third place, still level on points with Manchester City, but the manager could still argue with good reason that his side are exceeding all expectations this term.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement “We lost the opportunity to be second in the league, something fantastic,” the Spaniard said. “But after feeling our frustration at losing this match, we must try and recover...