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
Villa have won two of their last four Premier League games against United, as many as they had in their previous 51 against them (12 defeats, 37 losses).
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
The first shot on target of the contest falls to Eriksen, though his effort from just outside the box is straight down the throat of Martinez, who makes a comfortable save.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Ten minutes on the clock at Old Trafford, and we are yet to have a real clear-cut chance. There is plenty of attacking talent on show, however, so you would expect that to change soon.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Hojlund's first real act is to win a free-kick for his side. He is yet to find the back of the net in the Premier League since arriving from Atalanta, but he will be hoping to end that here.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Neither side has really been able to grasp hold of the game yet, with a couple of misplaced passes going astray in these opening exchanges.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
United have won 38 of their 56 Premier League games against Villa (13 draws, five defeats), the highest win rate of any side to have faced another at least 40 times in the competition (68 per cent).
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
The hosts kick us off and we are under way in Manchester!
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
The two sets of players make their way onto the Old Trafford pitch ahead of this huge Premier League encounter. Who will be walking away with the three points? We will find out shortly!
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Emery goes with two alterations to his starting XI from the draw with Sheffield United. Matty Cash misses out through suspension, with Carlos brought in to deputise as Konsa shifts across to right-back. Dendoncker for Diaby is the other change.
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