Aston Villa vs Everton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Villa Park
The 2023/24 Premier League season is under way and you can follow every game and every goal right here with The Independent.
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 Everton
OFF THE POST! Pickford keeps Everton in the game with a brilliant stop to turn a stunning volley from Diaby onto the post and out. Digne delivers a precise cross to the back post for Diaby to shoot first-time. He connects perfectly with his effort, only to see his strike palmed onto the post by the England keeper. That could be an important moment in the game.
Aston Villa vs Everton
Calvert-Lewin surges down the right flank and has options in the box. However, he fails to beat the first defender with his delivery.
Aston Villa vs Everton
Digne goes down under pressure in the Everton box from a barge from Patterson, but the referee is not interested in his appeal for a penalty.
Aston Villa vs Everton
CHANCE! Bailey surges down the right flank and offloads to Douglas Luiz in the box. The midfielder opts against a strike first-time and tees up Diaby to shoot, but Pickford gets down to save his strike.
Aston Villa vs Everton
Only Fulham (8) and Brighton (7) have conceded more penalty goals in the Premier League since the start of last season than Everton (6).
Aston Villa vs Everton
PENALTY TO VILLA! Pickford brings down Watkins as he tries to prevent the forward scoring from close range. Patterson clears Watkins' effort off the line after he is wiped out by the England keeper, but the referee soon points to the spot.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments