Sheffield 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.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
Moreno goes for the give-and-go with McGinn, but Bogle does well to get his body between the Villa left-back and the ball to win a free-kick.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
Trusty has to act on the edge of the United box to prevent Bailey from latching onto yet another through ball. The defender clears into touch.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
Sheffield United have changed their shape to become more compact in the middle of the park. It's far too late to alter the result, but they just need to stop the flow of goals.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
There are a lot of empty seats in the home end at Bramall Lane. It has been a harrowing half of football for all connected to the Blades.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa are the first team to score four goals or more in the opening 30 minutes of a Premier League away game since Chelsea vs Bolton in October 2011.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
OVER! Bailey turns the ball around the corner to Watkins, who goes for first-time lob over Foderingham. However, he lifts his effort harmlessly over the bar.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
OFF THE LINE! Tielemans latches onto a precise cross from Luiz after a clever corner routine. He takes a touch and hammers his effort into the ground. It beats Foderingham, but Vinicius is in the right place at the right time to head it off the line and over the bar.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
There is an air of apathy around Bramall Lane. Some fans have already headed for the exits. It could be a long night for Wilder and his team.
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