Everton and Aston Villa played out a dull draw in their Premier League match, despite both teams displaying some attacking efforts.

The game was a low-key affair, with neither side creating many clear-cut chances. Everton's best chance came from a free-kick that was deflected wide by Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Meanwhile, Villa had a few half-chances of their own, but they couldn't find the back of the net.

Both sides were content to sit back and defend for much of the match, with neither team wanting to take any risks. This meant that the game lacked any real excitement or entertainment value.

Despite the lack of attacking fireworks, there were still some moments of interest. Everton midfielder Ross Barkley made a fine tackle on Aston Villa striker Dean Ashton, while Villa defender John Terry also made some impressive tackles.

Overall, it was a disappointing result for both Everton and Aston Villa, who will be disappointed with how the match panned out. The lack of attacking flair means that the game was unlikely to be memorable for either side, and it remains to be seen whether either team can turn things around next time out.