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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 Lucas Digne Alexandre Moreno Lopera

22 December 2023 21:31

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United

Substitution Moussa Diaby Jhon Jader Durán Palacio

22 December 2023 21:31

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United

Villa have an opportunity from a free-kick as Luiz sends a cross into the box. It's headed away and the Blades clear the danger. Emery's side are trying everything to find a goal in the second half, but Wilder's men are defending superbly and frustrating the Midlands outfit.

22 December 2023 21:30

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United

Bogle goes into the book for a strong challenge on Ramsey near the halfway line.

22 December 2023 21:27

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United

Bailey finds the run of Watkins who cuts inside and waits for a team-mate. He plays the ball into the path of Diaby who looks to dance through the opposition defenders, but it deflects behind for a corner. McGinn is there to take and he delivers towards the back post, but Konsa can't quite get there.

22 December 2023 21:26

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United

NO GOAL! Bailey's finish has been disallowed. Ramsey was adjudged to have held onto the arm of Foderingham in the build-up to the goal. After a short delay, the referee headed to his monitor after guidance from VAR, and it won't count! Still 0-0.

22 December 2023 21:22

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United

GOOOOOAAAALLL!! 1-0 ASTON VILLA!! The Midlands outfit finally making their dominance pay! Baldock fails to clear from a corner and Watkins pounces, playing a one-two with Ramsey. Watkins then fires a cross towards the back post where Bailey is waiting, and he slams the ball into the back of the net! But wait... VAR are checking it!

22 December 2023 21:21

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United

Assist Oliver George Arthur Watkins

22 December 2023 21:18

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United

Substitution Andre Chance Brooks Gustavo Martin Emilio Hamer

22 December 2023 21:16

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United

Villa are enjoying plenty of possession in the second half but are finding it incredibly difficult to break the Blades down. Emery's side need to show a little more creativity in the final third, and they're growing increasingly frustrated with their lack of chances since the break.

22 December 2023 21:15

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