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
Cutting in from the left, Coutinho unleashes a powerful curling effort from the edge of the box, which flies comfortably over the crossbar.
Aston Villa vs Liverpool
A lovely short-passing move involving Mane and Keita, among others, picks out Diaz unmarked in the Villa area. He turns the ball home under Martinez from 10 yards, but the flag is then raised for a clear offside.
Aston Villa vs Liverpool
Substitution Luis Fernando Díaz Marulanda Mohamed Salah Ghaly
Aston Villa vs Liverpool
Henderson is completing his hasty preparations on the bench, as Fabinho limps off the pitch, so there will be an enforced change in the Liverpool midfield.
Aston Villa vs Liverpool
Shortly after an error in midfield, Fabinho slowly drops to the turf nursing an injury, and the game is paused while he receives treatment from Liverpool's medical staff.
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