Leeds United vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Leeds United face Aston Villa 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:
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
Visiting boss Steven Gerrard brings in Digne at left-back for Young in his only alteration from the side that hammered Southampton 4-0 in their last match. Coutinho is expected to start just behind Ings and Watkins.
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
Home manager Jesse Marsch makes just one change from the 1-0 defeat at Leicester last time out, with Forshaw replacing Klich in midfield. James continues to start up front, supported by Harrison, Rodrigo and Raphinha.
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
SUBS: Robin Olsen, Tim Iroegbunam, Leon Bailey, Ashley Young, Carney Chukwuemeka, Morgan Sanson, Emiliano Buendia, Bertrand Traore, Ezri Konsa.
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
ASTON VILLA (4-3-1-2): Emiliano Martinez; Matty Cash, Calum Chambers, Tyrone Mings, Lucas Digne; John McGinn, Douglas Luiz, Jacob Ramsey; Philippe Coutinho; Danny Ings, Ollie Watkins.
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
SUBS: Crysencio Summerville, Charlie Cresswell, Diego Llorente, Sam Greenwood, Joe Gelhardt, Patrick Bamford, Jamie Shackleton, Mateusz Klich, Kristoffer Klaesson.
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