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
WIDE! Holgate rises to attack McAtee's dangerous delivery on his left foot, but glances his header wide of the left post. He may have been offside anyway.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
Moreno brings down Osula on the right flank, handing the Blades a free-kick in a useful position.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
This is just the third time in Premier League history Aston Villa have been 3-0 up in the opening 20 minutes of a Premier League game after August 2003 against Leicester and October 2022 against Brentford.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
Only Gabriel Agbonlahor (40) has scored more Premier League away goals for Aston Villa than Watkins (23, level with Dwight Yorke)
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
Villa find space down the right flank and threaten the Blades defence, but Bailey's cross is repelled to give the home side respite for now.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
WIDE! Watkins turns in the final third and offloads to Bailey on the edge of the box. The winger turns inside and shoots on his left foot, but places his effort just past the left post.
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