Aston Villa v Burnley LIVE: Premier League score and results as Douglas Luiz nets late penalty
Unai Emery and Vincent Kompany lead their sides at Villa Park
The 2023/24 Premier League season is under way and you can follow every game and every goal right here with The Independent.
This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
SAVED!!! Vitinho slots a pass into Foster's path and the striker lets fly with a low shot towards the far corner, which Martinez gets down to and holds at the second time of asking!
Aston Villa vs Burnley
Diaby's far-post cross is brought down by Moreno, but it's via the left-back's hand and he's penalised by the referee.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
Injuries, goals and VAR delays amount to SEVEN added minutes of first-half stoppage time - will the goal rush continue right up to the whistle?
Aston Villa vs Burnley
That's three assists for the birthday boy Watkins in six Premier League appearances against Burnley, who concede for a league-high 19th time in the first half this season.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
The lengthy VAR delay was to check if Watkins was offside from Konsa's ball forward before the Villa striker assisted Diaby, but the England international was eventually cleared and we'll resume play with the hosts back in the lead at 2-1.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
Ramsey's powerful shot is blocked behind for a Villa corner by Brownhill, and after an unconvincing Trafford punch the loose ballm is hooked away from the near post by Taylor.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
BALL IN THE NET!!! The offside flag denies Burnley the perfect turnaround!! Amdouni and Foster combine with a pass on halfway, setting the South African free to stroll into the final third and slot coolly past Martinez. He's immediately called offside though, and after a slight delay, VAR confirms the decision.
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