Unai Emery’s Aston Villa missed a golden opportunity to close the gap on Arsenal, falling to a shock 1-0 defeat against Everton on Sunday.
A second-half winner from Thierno Barry secured all three points for the Toffees at Villa Park.
The result leaves Villa in third place, trailing Man City on goal difference.
Emery lamented his side's "limp performance," which ended a strong run of form and raised questions about their ability to sustain a three-way title race.
