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
An ambitious back-pass from Gudmundsson is just inches away from being intercepted by Diaby, but Trafford's well out of his box to get there first and clear the danger.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
Watkins drops deep to collect a pass as Villa try their best to break down Burnley's rigid defence, but neither he, Ramsey nor Luiz can make pick out that final ball and Burnley come away with possession.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
SAVED!!! A cross-field ball bounces awkwardly in front of the Burnley defence and is kept alive brilliantly by Moreno, who scoops it over O'Shea and into Watkins' path. The striker meets the pass with a well struck left-footed volley, but it's an easy one for Trafford to keep hold of as he makes the save!
Aston Villa vs Burnley
Odobert looks to advance into the final third for Burnley, with Foster and Amdouni making wide runs ahead of him, but he's dragged back and tripped by McGinn and wins his side a free-kick on halfway.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
Villa manager Unai Emery has won all four of his Premier League games against Burnley, with three of those matches finishing 3-1.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
Bailey cuts inside and hangs up a cross towards the far post with Moreno arriving late, but Gudmundsson's there to nod the ball clear and away from danger.
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