West Ham United vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

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West Ham captain Declan Rice challenges Emi Buendia in midfield (Reuters)

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 LIVE: Premier League updates

• GOAL! Ollie Watkins heads Villa in front, 0-1
• GOAL! Said Benrahma levels from the spot, 1-1

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12 March 2023 15:40

West Ham United vs Aston Villa

Substitution Matthew Stuart Cash Ashley Simon Young

12 March 2023 15:39

West Ham United vs Aston Villa

Substitution Emiliano Buendía Stati Jhon Jader Durán Palacio

12 March 2023 15:39

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Having come on for the closing phase of today's game, Fornals has scored in each of his last three Premier League appearances against Aston Villa.

12 March 2023 15:39

West Ham United vs Aston Villa

Buendia limps back onto the pitch as the action resumes, and he is immediately penalised for toppling Ings in midfield.

12 March 2023 15:37

West Ham United vs Aston Villa

Substitution Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima Pablo Fornals Malla

12 March 2023 15:36

West Ham United vs Aston Villa

12 March 2023 15:36

West Ham United vs Aston Villa

The referee opts for a stern word with both captains - Rice and McGinn - rather than flashing any yellow cards following the minor melee between both teams. Meanwhile, Buendia remains down on the turf in some pain.

12 March 2023 15:36

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West Ham make a mess of a rapid counter-attack; allowing Villa to spring a break of their own. At its end, Rice appears to bundle over Buendia in the box. No penalty is given, but some pushing and shoving breaks out among several players.

12 March 2023 15:34

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Yet another Benrahma shot is unsuccessful: he scuffs a 20-yard effort straight at Martinez in the centre of the goal.

12 March 2023 15:31