Sheffield 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.
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Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
Archer surges into the Villa box, but he stumbles at the last second as he tries to get a shot away. His delay allows Carlos to get across and block his eventual shot.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
OVER! Rogers misses a chance to notch a debut goal. Cash and Diaby combine down the right flank and latter sends a cutback into the middle. Rogers drifts into space and meets the ball first time, only to clear the bar with his strike.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
Osborn is played into space down the left flank and he has options in the middle. He places a dangerous ball across the face of goal, but no red and white shirt is there to convert.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
Villa have stepped off the gas in the last 10 minutes. Their pressing has been excellent throughout the game, but they've just started to allow the Blades space in their half.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
Substitution Youri Marion A. Tielemans Morgan Elliot Rogers
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
That Sheffield United miss will be a concern for Emery. Villa conceded two cheap goals against Newcastle in their defeat in midweek and were exposed there.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
OFF THE LINE AND SAVE! Sheffield United threaten from the resulting corner as Robinson rises to meet Hamer's cross. Watkins clear the ball off the line before the Blades regain possession. Hamer sends another delivery into the middle that Robinson steers towards goal, but on this occasion Martinez makes a brilliant reaction stop.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
Archer has the chance to get a consolation goal, but Carlos is on hand to clear his low ball across the face of goal behind.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
Ramsey plays Tielemans into acres of space in the final third and he has two men in support, but goes himself and loses possession. Diaby and Watkins are not impressed.
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