Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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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 Crystal Palace
Darren England has been sent to the pitchside monitor to review the decision! This could be bad news for Villa...
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
PENALTY TO VILLA! Tielemans slides a lovely ball in behind for Watkins, who is bearing down on goal when he is brought down by Richards. The referee points to the spot, but there will be a VAR check here – Richards might have got a touch on the ball before colliding with Watkins.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Diaby darts to the byline before cutting the ball back, but Andersen is there to clear. Palace are being pushed back now – Villa are the team in the ascendency.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
We will have at least NINE additional minutes here! Richards is back up and okay to continue for Palace, who restart the game with a free-kick in their own box.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Duran tries to reach a long ball into the box but catches Richards on the top of the head with his studs. That was brave defending from Richards, who really threw himself into that battle.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Substitution Odsonne Édouard Naouirou Mohamed Ahamada
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
We're into the final five minutes of the 90, though there will be plenty of stoppage time after Johnstone went down injured a few minutes ago. Can Villa salvage a result?
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Palace are starting to look menacing on the break again now. Eze goes for goal from 25 yards out, but Martinez gets down well to hold it.
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