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
The hosts are really missing Bamford up front, as they look to be lacking a focal point when they attack. Time and time again, the ball is going to James and not sticking and Gerrard's men are finding them easy to cope with at the moment.
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
Luiz tries to catch out Meslier with a free-kick towards the near side of the goal, however the young goalkeeper is able to scramble across in time to push it away.
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
It's nearly a disaster for Meslier as he comes to collect an overhit through ball from Coutinho. He tries to play it to the right back but Watkins is able to intercept it. Luckily for the goalkeeper, Watkins' touch is too heavy and Meslier is able to clear it for a throw-in.
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
Before this game, Coutinho had averaged a goal contribution every 87 minutes for Villa.
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
The home fans scream for a free-kick after Harrison is bundled over by McGinn on the touchline, however referee Hooper waves play on.
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
Leeds have conceded four goals in both of their last two home matches, losing 4-2 to Manchester United before being thumped 4-0 by Tottenham.
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