Manchester United vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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The 2023/24 Premier League season is under way and you can follow every game and every goal right here with The Independent.
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.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
McGinn, whose touch teed up Hojlund to fire home, is replaced by Duran.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Looking to stem the massive swing in momentum, Emery brings on Iroegbunam for Dendoncker.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Garnacho is the youngest player (19 years and 178 days) to score two goals or more on Boxing Day in the Premier League, surpassing Michael Owen (20 years and 12 days against Newcastle United in 1999).
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Rashford, who got the assist for Garnacho's first goal, trudges off for Antony.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Substitution Kobbie Boateng Mainoo Scott Francis McTominay
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
What impact will Emery's introductions of Diaby and Zaniolo have? The Villa head coach must be frustrated at his side squandering their two-goal advantage.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Zaniolo, who came off the bench to score a late equaliser against Sheffield United last time out, comes on for Bailey, looking to repeat his late heroics.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Ramsey has struggled to make an impact, and he makes way for Diaby as Emery looks to freshen up his attack.
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