Premier League: Villa only draws to hold up Champions League qualification bid. Forest almost safe
Nottingham Forest moved seven points clear of the relegation zone, while Villa stayed fourth and still need results in their final two matches.
- On Sunday, Aston Villa missed the chance to solidify their Champions League bid with a 2-2 draw at already-relegated Burnley, as Manager Unai Emery's squad suffered a European hangover at Turf Moor.
- Villa booked its place in the Europa League final on Thursday with a 4-0 demolition of Nottingham Forest, and three days later both teams returned to Premier League action.
- Forest moved seven points clear of the relegation zone after England midfielder Elliot Anderson scored in the 88th minute to secure a 1-1 draw against Newcastle.
- Elsewhere, Everton failed to hold a lead in a 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace, with The Toffees twice leading at Selhurst Park through James Tarkowski and Beto.
- With two games remaining, Villa extends its lead over sixth-placed Bournemouth to four points in the Champions League race, as both clubs face Manchester City.
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