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Aston Villa vs Sheffield United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from Villa Park

Luke Baker
Friday 22 December 2023 19:00 GMT
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Villa Park, home of Aston Villa Football Club
Villa Park, home of Aston Villa Football Club (Getty Images)

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 Sheffield United

Substitution Cameron Desmond Archer Oliver Robert McBurnie

22 December 2023 21:48

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United

Assist Gustavo Martin Emilio Hamer

22 December 2023 21:46

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United

VAR is now called into action once again. The are checking whether Duran should be sent off after an altercation with Robinson. After a short delay, the referee waves play on.

22 December 2023 21:46

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United

Goal Cameron Desmond Archer

22 December 2023 21:45

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United

Sheffield United have started to grow into the game in the second half and are beginning to show a little more attacking intent, causing Villa some problems. Emery will be incredibly disappointed with the lack of chances his team have created. The Villans have managed just two shots since the break.

22 December 2023 21:43

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United

So close! The ball comes to Lowe on the left-hand side after some good work from McAtee. He fires a delivery low and hard into the penalty area, and Konsa swings a leg at it. It looks as though it's flying towards the top corner, but it whistles past the post and out for a corner. The Villa fans breathe a sigh of relief!

22 December 2023 21:40

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United

Substitution Leon Patrick Bailey Butler Nicolò Zaniolo

22 December 2023 21:39

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United

Duran gives the ball away and Lowe carries it into the Villa half. It's switched out wide to Hamer who stays patient, waiting for his team-mates to arrive. He lays it into the path of Norwood on the edge of the box and he strikes it first time towards the top corner, but Martinez dives across his goal and holds. That was Sheffield United's first shot of the game.

22 December 2023 21:37

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United

Substitution Anis Ben Slimane James John McAtee

22 December 2023 21:33

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United

Villa are now appealing for a penalty once again. The ball bounces in the box and Baldock swings his arm towards it. VAR are now checking whether a penalty should be awarded! Check complete... NOT GIVEN! The referee waves play on. It appeared to come off his shoulder.

22 December 2023 21:32

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