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
SAVE! Tielemans feeds Diaby in the right-inside channel and he skips past two challenges before cutting back on his left foot to fire at goal, but Foderingham beats away his attempt.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
After a stellar first half, Emery takes the chance to withdrawn Luiz to replace him with Ramsey. Villa don't need to take any risks.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
Substitution John McGinn Timothy Emeka Iroegbunam
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
Watkins drives into space down the left flank and sends a dangerous cutback into the middle that Robinson clears ahead of Diaby. Every time Watkins gets the ball he's a threat.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
For a team that have won only one of their last five in the Premier League, Villa have been outstanding. They're going back into the top four in emphatic fashion.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
Whereas the Blades have been passive in their pressing, Villa have been aggressive in their approach and have given the hosts no time on the ball.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
Substitution Benjamin Anthony Brereton Díaz Cameron Desmond Archer
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
Brereton Diaz almost finds space down the right flank, but the pressure arrives from Lenglet and Moreno to ensure the attack is halted.
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