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
Aston Villa had 71 per cent of possession during the final 15 minutes of the first half and they responded well to conceding an equaliser by offering more threat up front. Meanwhile, ex-Villa striker Ings managed just seven touches of the ball before the break, so West Ham must seek a way to bring him more into the game.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
While Villa have had most of the ball, West Ham were more often a threat in the final third during a first half that was slow to stir into life. Watkins' header opened up both the scoring and the game, and the two teams traded shots just before the break. The best chances fell to the Hammers, whose need for the points is far greater, but having pulled themselves level from the penalty spot they still have 45 minutes left to find a winner.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Amid plenty of jostling in the penalty area, Villa manage to clear two dangerous corners, and it is clear West Ham are targeting the visitors' perceived weak point today.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Watkins and Bailey combine just outside West Ham's box in the first minute of first-half stoppage time, but the latter's shot is charged down and the hosts set off on a rapid counter. The Hammers have a corner.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
At the last moment, Emerson covers across to stop Watkins from shooting 10 yards out, bringing to a halt Villa's smooth passing sequence. The away side are in the ascendancy coming towards the half-time whistle.
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