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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

The players are making their way out onto the pitch ahead of kick-off.

22 December 2023 19:56

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United

Meanwhile, Wilder has made five alterations from the Blades’ 2-0 defeat away to Chelsea in the Premier League. Anel Ahmedhodzic has failed to make the matchday squad after starting in their last fixture. Robinson comes in to replace him at the back. On the left-hand side of defence, Larouci is named in the XI with Lowe dropping to the bench. Elsewhere, Hamer, McBurnie, and McAtee all among the substitutes, with Baldock, Norwood, and Slimane coming in.

22 December 2023 19:49

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United

Emery has made four changes from Villa’s victory over Brentford last time out. In defence, Digne and Lenglet come into the side, with Diego Carlos and Pau Torres dropping out. Boubacar Kamara also misses out due to suspension, while Moreno drops to the bench, with Luiz and Bailey earning a place in the starting XI.

22 December 2023 19:45

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United

SHEFFIELD UNITED SUBS: Adam Davies, John Fleck, Gustavo Hamer, Max Lowe, James McAtee, Oliver McBurnie, Ben Osborn, Luke Thomas, Benie Traore.

22 December 2023 19:45

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United

SHEFFIELD UNITED (5-3-2): Wes Foderingham; Yasser Larouci, Jack Robinson, Auston Trusty, George Baldock, Jayden Bogle; Oliver Norwood, Anis Ben Slimane, Vinicius Souza; Andre Brooks, Cameron Archer.

22 December 2023 19:45

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United

ASTON VILLA SUBS: Diego Carlos, Alex Moreno, Calum Chambers, Nicolo Zaniolo, Jhon Duran, Leander Dendoncker, Filip Marschall, Tim Iroegbunam, Tommi O’Reilly.

22 December 2023 19:36

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United

ASTON VILLA (4-4-1-1): Emiliano Martinez; Lucas Digne, Clement Lenglet, Ezri Konsa, Matty Cash; John McGinn, Douglas Luiz, Jacob Ramsey, Leon Bailey; Moussa Diaby; Ollie Watkins.

22 December 2023 19:35

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United

Sheffield United head to Villa Park in search of their first victory away from home in the Premier League this season. The Blades have endured a difficult start to life back in England’s top flight, and have won just once in their last six matches (D1 L4). Chris Wilder was recently appointed as manager and the Yorkshire side will be desperate to see the experienced boss turn things around, and a victory away to Emery’s men could see them climb off the bottom of the table and into 18th.

22 December 2023 19:34

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United

Villa host Sheffield United in a game where they will be hoping to continue their sensational run of form at home. The Midlands club have won each of their last 15 Premier League home games, which is the longest run in their league history. Unai Emery’s side have also had plenty of joy against today’s opponents and are unbeaten in their last 14 home league games against the newly-promoted outfit (W8 D6). A win would see Villa climb to the top of the Premier League table, even if temporarily, with Liverpool and Arsenal set to face each other this weekend.

22 December 2023 19:33

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Premier League fixture between Aston Villa and Sheffield United at Villa Park.

22 December 2023 19:31

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