Sheffield United vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Bramall Lane
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
SAVE! Brereton Diaz latches onto Trusty's ball over the top and he surges into the inside-left channel. He goes for goal with a low strike that Martinez fumbles, but gathers at the second attempt.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
Luiz floats a ball over the top searching for Watkins behind the Blades defence. The ball takes a kind bounce towards Foderingham, allowing the keeper to gather.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
Luiz attempts an ambitious strike from 35 yards, but his effort trickles into the hands of Foderingham. The Blades keeper has made five errors leading to goals in the Premier League this season, but he was making no mistake with that one.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
OVER! Bailey rolls the ball to McGinn to power an effort at goal on his left foot, only to launch his attempt well over the bar.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
Vinicius brings down Watkins in the Sheffield United half. Villa have the chance to threaten from the resulting set-piece.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
Brereton Diaz and Norrington-Davies combine down the left flank, allowing the latter to break into the box. Norrington-Davies goes for the cutback, but sees his cross cleared by Carlos.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
There's almost a chance for Osula to latch onto a deflection in the Villa box, but Martinez is alert to gather ahead of the forward.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
Although Sheffield United have struggled this season, there is cause for optimism ahead of kick-off. The Blades have won their last three meetings against Villa at Bramall Lane.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
Villa have made two changes from their loss to Newcastle last time out. Diaby makes way in the final third for Bailey, while Carlos slots into the backline to replace Cash. Konsa will kick out to full-back, while Carlos partners Lenglet in the middle. Cash and Diaby are both options off the bench.
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