Aston Villa maintained their Premier League title after a 1-1 tie with its host West Ham United on Sunday, one point away from the relegation zone.

And captain Jack Greelich thought he gave his team the victory when he sent a shot over West Ham keeper Okash Fabianski in the 84th minute, but the home side tied straight after Andre Yarmolenko.

With Bournemouth winning at Everton, Aston Villa coach Dean Smith realized that the loss would bring the team back, so the team held together.

Villa had been in the back-to-back trio from last February to beating Arsenal last week, bringing its fate to hand.

Although Villa did not win, Watford's loss to Arsenal in London ensured the team remained for the second consecutive season in the limelight.

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