Aston Villa vs Norwich City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Aston Villa face Norwich City 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 Norwich City
Watkins does a decent job of holding Mings' direct pass up for Villa. The hosts have managed Norwich's threat, if you can call it that, in this second half very well.
Aston Villa vs Norwich City
Aarons scampers down the right to no avail. Villa don't seem flustered in the slightest.
Aston Villa vs Norwich City
Burnley have just come from 1-0 down to go 2-1 up away at Watford. If the scores stay like this, Norwich's relegation will be confirmed.
Aston Villa vs Norwich City
Buendia catches Aarons to hand Norwich a free-kick in their own half. The visitors take it quickly before wasting it. Smith yells some words of encouagement to his players.
Aston Villa vs Norwich City
Mings carries the ball towards the touchline and boots it away with his left foot. Pukki catches the Englishman with a high foot to give away a free-kick. It's welcomed by cheers from the home fans.
Aston Villa vs Norwich City
Mings shows great strength to shield the ball from Pukki and earn Villa a goal-kick. Norwich are preparing another change. Sargent has injured himself somehow.
Aston Villa vs Norwich City
Ings gets loose down the left and squares the ball for Watkins, who scoops well over. Villa still look the more threatening side, despite Norwich's recent positional dominance.
Aston Villa vs Norwich City
Buendia gets involved in the action straight away, slipping in Ings who forces a save from Krul. The offside flag immediately goes up.
Aston Villa vs Norwich City
Norwich are continuing to push without really getting anywhere. Villa are holding the visitors at arm's length at the moment.
Aston Villa vs Norwich City
Villa substitution. Iroegbunam has had a decent game. Luiz replaces him.
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