Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Villa Park
Follow live coverage as Aston Villa face Crystal Palace today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Sarr breaks in again, being unselfish in passing to Mateta. However, the Frenchman kicks it over the bar. Fortunately for both, the flag went up for offside, partially sparing their blushes.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Doucoure has gone down, with the Palace physios coming on to check on the midfielder. He does get up, and is able to walk off the pitch without any major issues. He should be able to continue.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Munoz picks out Mitchell, who initially miskicks, but the ball goes back to him, and he puts it over the bar.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Villa go on the counter after Bailey steals it. It is a very good pass from the winger to play in Watkins. The striker cuts in and has a hit, which Henderson gets down to deny him. Much better from Villa, showing some signs of fight.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Despite having 70% of the possession so far, Villa have no shots on target 26 minutes in. That is a big problem at this stage for the Villans, who have yet to test Henderson.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Hughes brings Rogers down, with the referee giving a free-kick. Hughes receives a talking-to from the match official, warning him to cut it out. It is a chance for Villa via a free-kick.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
McGinn gets a cross out, but once again, Henderson is able to come out and gather as the ball was close enough for the Palace keeper to grab it.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Villa are definitely carrying the game as expected. They are starting to create a bit more, but the final ball is lacking from the wingers, which is definitely a hindrance. If they can start getting some more accurate crosses, the opportunities will come.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Mateta dispossesses Tielemans, allowing Hughes to mount a counter. He picks out Mateta, but his shot is gathered by Martinez. A great chance for Palace to double their advantage.
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