West Ham United vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as West Ham United face Aston Villa in the Premier League today.
Danny Ings returned for West Ham against former club Aston Villa. The striker was rested for the midweek Europa Conference League win at AEK Larnaca.
Diego Carlos was on the bench for Villa for the first time since rupturing his Achilles on his home debut in August.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Though mostly inside their own half, Villa have dominated the ball so far: the visitors have had a 62 per cent share of possession in the opening 10 minutes.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Villa have set up to frustrate their hosts in the early stages, perhaps hoping an anxious crowd will become restless the longer West Ham fail to break through.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
CLOSE! Rice sends over an outswinging free-kick from the right flank, which evades almost everyone in the area and is then met by a mishit finish from Aguerd at the back post. The ball slips wide of the target, and though he may not have seen it clearly, it was a good chance.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
After Ings causes some problems for Mings and Konsa, Bowen is then unsuccessful with two crosses into the box before being brought down by Buendia 30 yards from goal.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
A cautious start from both teams sees either side seeking to keep possession with safe passes in midfield: there's a lot at stake for the hosts, while Villa may prefer to strike on the counter-attack.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Not only have West Ham won their last five Premier League meetings with Aston Villa, but David Moyes is unbeaten in his last 13 league games against them, dating back to a 1-0 loss with Everton back in August 2010.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa kick off, and we are under way in London!
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
The players are out on the pitch at London Stadium, and kick-off is now just moments away!
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