Pre-season round-up: Everton and Villa suffer disappointing losses

Catch up with the action from Aston Villa and Everton’s pre-season matches on Tuesday.

Predicted Chelsea line-up (3-4-2-1) vs Brentford, Welbeck starts 18/09/2026
Chelsea take on Brentford in tonight's Premier League clash at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Chelsea striker out for three weeks with knee problem 18/09/2026
Chelsea striker Joao Pedro will be sidelined for the next three weeks with an edema in his knee, according to ESPN Brasil.
Man Utd weighing up move for Everton defender? 18/09/2026
Manchester United could revive their long-term interest in signing Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite this winter.
Man Utd to make two defensive signings in January? 18/09/2026
Manchester United could enter the transfer market for a couple of defensive signings during the winter transfer window.
Arsenal defender set for first start of the season vs Brighton 18/09/2026
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber is poised to make his first start of the season against Brighton andamp; Hove Albion in the Premier League.
Howe leading contender to replace Carrick at Man Utd? 18/09/2026
Former Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is reportedly a leading contender to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United.