Manchester United 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.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
WHAT A BLOCK! The ball is cut back for McGinn in the United box, and it looks as if he has managed to divert into the back of the net. However, Evans somehow gets back in the nick of time to get in the way of McGinn's shot, saving a certain goal!
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Twenty minutes left at Old Trafford, and the hosts are pushing for a leveller. Emery would love a third goal to calm any late nerves, though the visitors' attacking threat has dwindled in this second half.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Garnacho's goal was United's first in all competitions in 439 minutes of football since McTominay's 69th-minute strike against Chelsea earlier in December.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
United scream for a penalty as Hojlund is bundled over by Carlos, though a delayed flag goes up for offside. United are on top at the moment, though, growing in momentum since Garnacho's goal.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
WIDE! A long ball upfield from Onana is not dealt with by Moreno, and Garnacho races onto it. The winger takes the ball into the box before firing towards goal, but he drags his effort a little and it flies wide of the target.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
United's defending at set-pieces again leaves much to be desired, though Luiz's header flies well over the target. He really should have done better there with the space he was in.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
SAVE!!! Just moments after seeing their lead halved, Villa nearly restore their two-goal advantage through Bailey. The Jamaica international races onto a cross from the left before firing goalwards first time, though Onana gets down well to make a vital stop!
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