Aston Villa vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Aston Villa face Liverpool in the Premier League today.
Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.
European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.
Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.
It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Aston Villa vs Liverpool
SAVE! Martinez makes a save down to his left, after an error by Nakamba presents the ball straight to Jones in a good shooting position 20 yards from goal. His effort was too centrally-placed, though, and it is ultimately a straightforward stop.
Aston Villa vs Liverpool
Diaz goes down after an aerial collision with Digne, and the Colombian winger clutches his face as he waits for medical treatment. After a brief trip to the touchline, he is then cleared to rejoin the fray.
Aston Villa vs Liverpool
Incensed by an apparent foul on Luiz, his Brazilian compatriot Coutinho careers into a late tackle on Jones in midfield, which he is perhaps a little fortunate not to receive a booking for.
Aston Villa vs Liverpool
Villa are trying to take the sting out of the game by retaining possession inside their own half, as Liverpool have started to slice them open more regularly over the past few minutes. They may be glad to hear the half-time whistle.
Aston Villa vs Liverpool
MISS! Keita fails to exploit a virtually open goal, after Alexander-Arnold picks him out with a low cross from the right, and his comical miskick lets Villa off the hook. Only a matter of yards from goal, unmarked, the Liverpool midfielder really should have scored!
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