Liverpool 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.
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Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Liverpool failed to score in four of their opening seven Premier League matches in 2023. However, the Reds have now found the net in 17 of their last 19 outings.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
FREE HEADER! Matip should score! Liverpool could have been out of sight there. Matip is completely unmarked to meet Alexander-Arnold's inviting free-kick delivery, but can only steer his header wide of the target.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Kamara receives the first yellow card of the game after bundling Diaz over.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
That was most unfortunate for Villa, with Cash in the wrong time at the wrong time. But the visitors invited pressure by allowing Alexander-Arnold far too much time and space to pick his pass. You cannot afford to do that.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
That is an interesting tactical move by Emery. It would have been easy to go like-for-like with that substitution, but the Spaniard is clearly trying to inject more life into his side's attacking ranks.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Carlos is unable to continue and Emery opts for an attacking change by replacing him with Bailey.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
A concern for Villa as Carlos goes down and the medical team are on to see him. With the likes of Tyrone Mings already on the sidelines, the visitors will not want another defensive injury to contend with.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Diaz and Salah combine on the edge of the penalty area as Liverpool push for a second goal, but Villa do well to snuff out the threat.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Diaby has enjoyed a strong start to life at Villa, having been directly involved in three goals in his first three Premier League appearances. He is also aiming to become only the sixth different player to find the net in each of his first three Premier League away games.
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