Burnley vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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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.
Burnley vs Aston Villa
Prior to this game, Villa had won two of their last three away league games against Burnley (L1), as many victories as they'd picked up in their previous 29 visits to Turf Moor combined (D6 L21). Could they be on their way to three in their last four?
Burnley vs Aston Villa
SAVE! A massive save from Trafford but Watkins has to score! It's more great work from Diaby who fires in a low cross from the left straight into the feet of Watkins. The Englishman is six yards out but fires straight at Trafford who makes a smart reaction save to keep his side in the game.
Burnley vs Aston Villa
Substitution Luca Warrick Daeovie Koleosho Nathan Daniel Jerome Redmond
Burnley vs Aston Villa
A vital goal from Villa who score with their first shot on target in the second half to respond after that barrage of pressure from Burnley early in the second half.
Burnley vs Aston Villa
Cash gets forward once again and his eyes light up at the prospect of a hat-trick. He tries his luck from the right edge of the area but Roberts gets a sturdy block in to clear the ball away.
Burnley vs Aston Villa
SAVE! Olsen redeems himself straight away with a fine stop down low to his right as he parries away Delcroix's powerful header from the corner.
Burnley vs Aston Villa
A less-than-convincing clearance from Olsen with his feet and, in the end, Villa concede a corner.
Burnley vs Aston Villa
The first real attack from Villa after the break and Diaby and Cash nearly combine again. It's the winger who drifts over to the left side, this time, but a Burnley defender can get in to clear the ball before his low cross reaches the onrushing Cash inside the box.
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