Leicester City vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Leicester City 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:
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
Young tries to play in Watkins and is clattered by Holgate in the process. The referee plays advantage for Villa, but after Watkins' cut-back to Luiz is intercepted, play is brought back for the free-kick.
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
Substitution Douglas Luiz Soares de Paulo Tim Emeka Iroegbunam
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
It looks like Soyuncu is going to be okay, and returns to the field of play after a few moments on the touchlines.
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
Soyuncu climbs up the back of Watkins to win a header, flipping over the top of Watkins and going down. The referee brings play to a stop, and the Leicester centre-back requires treatment here.
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
Substitution Philippe Coutinho Correia Emiliano Buendía
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
Villa press Leicester well but Luiz is all over Mendy and brings him down, conceding a free-kick. Mendy isn't happy whatsoever, but no card comes out for the Villa midfielder.
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
Substitution Douglas Luiz Soares de Paulo Benjamin Chrisene
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
Three Leicester players close in on Konsa inside his own box, and it's hoofed clear after he hurriedly sends it back to Martinez!
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