Aston Villas Premier League title challenge suffered a huge blow in a 1-0 defeat against Everton, while Newcastles push towards the top four was derailed by a 0-0 draw at Wolves on Sunday.
Unai Emerys side could have closed to within four points of leaders Arsenal if they had beaten Everton at Villa Park.
But they wasted the chance to put pressure on the Gunners with a limp performance that was punished by Thierno Barrys second half winner.
