Aston Villa vs Everton 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 Everton

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20 August 2023 16:18

Aston Villa vs Everton

Villa are next in action in the Europa Conference League against Hibernian on the road. Everton face a crunch clash in their next Premier League game against Wolves at Goodison Park on Saturday.

20 August 2023 16:17

Aston Villa vs Everton

Aston Villa get off the mark in their Premier League campaign with an emphatic 4-0 win over Everton at Villa Park. John McGinn opened the scoring before Douglas Luiz added a second from the penalty spot after Ollie Watkins was fouled by Jordan Pickford. Leon Bailey notched a third after the interval and substitute Jhon Duran put the icing on the cake with a cool finish. It was the perfect response for Villa following their opening-day defeat at Newcastle, while Everton lose for the second week on the bounce.

20 August 2023 16:13

Aston Villa vs Everton

FULL-TIME: ASTON VILLA 4-0 EVERTON

20 August 2023 16:06

Aston Villa vs Everton

Outside of a couple of moments from Danjuma, Villa have been comfortable at the back which will please Emery after their performance last week.

20 August 2023 16:03

Aston Villa vs Everton

Substitution Abdoulaye Doucouré Tyler Jaden Napier Edward Onyango

20 August 2023 16:03

Aston Villa vs Everton

Garner floats a free-kick into the box from the right flank, but Martinez comes through a crowd of players to make a comfortable claim.

20 August 2023 16:01

Aston Villa vs Everton

Konsa misjudges a clearance and sends the ball behind for a corner. Fortunately for him, Villa are able to clear their lines from Danjuma's delivery.

20 August 2023 15:59

Aston Villa vs Everton

There will be nine minutes of added time.

20 August 2023 15:57

Aston Villa vs Everton

There have been more than a few injuries in the game, which is a major concern for both managers at this early stage in the season.

20 August 2023 15:54