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.
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Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Tielemans shoots from the edge of the box, but a combination of Richards and Hughes blocks the effort at close quarters. Palace are defending resolutely as they look to hold onto their 1-0 lead.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Brave goalkeeping! Johnstone launches a long ball over the top, which Eze attempts to reach. He looks set to get there, but Martinez darts from his line to smother the loose ball – that was a vital intervention.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Eze feeds Mitchell on the overlap, but the left-back's cross is cut out by Konsa. Hughes immediately wins the ball back as Palace keep the pressure on – the home fans are growing frustrated now.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Diaby's cross from the right is behind Watkins, who twists his body to send an acrobatic header towards the far post, but Johnstone is able to claim it with Bailey lurking. Palace are then returned to their full compliment as Doucoure comes back on.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Doucoure was hurt by his collision with Ward. He leaves the field for treatment as Palace solider on with 10 men.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
WHAT A TACKLE! Villa look destined to draw level as Diaby offloads to Watkins, but Doucoure flies in with an exceptional challenge to stop him from pulling the trigger. Villa want a penalty, but there's no chance – Doucoure got the ball before colliding with team-mate Ward.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Unlucky! Hughes does brilliantly to keep an overhit pass alive before stretching to cross. Mateta is waiting to prod it home, but Martinez dives on the ball.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Digne's second set-piece delivery is a better one, but goalscorer Edouard is back to clear ahead of Watkins. Emery has seen enough, with Villa's first changes imminent.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Substitution Boubacar Bernard Kamara Youri Marion A. Tielemans
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Substitution Nicolò Zaniolo Leon Patrick Bailey Butler
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