Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Aston Villa face Crystal Palace in the Premier League today.
Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.
European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.
Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.
It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Substitution Luka Milivojević Christian Benteke Liolo
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
After a relatively bright opening, a distinct lack of intensity has crept into the game, with Villa controlling possession mostly inside their own half.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Mateta attempts to release Zaha down the left, but Konsa closes down his man just in time, and is subsequently brought down by the frustrated winger.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Kouyate and McGinn share some angry words, after the latter chops down Clyne on the left touchline. It was an ill-advised tackle, of which there have been several so far.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Substitution Jean-Philippe Mateta Odsonne Édouard
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Substitution Daniel William John Ings Emiliano Buendía
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