West Ham 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.
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West Ham United vs Aston Villa
There are to be at least seven additional minutes for stoppages - largely due to a flurry of bookings over the past few minutes - and that leaves time for either side to turn one point into three.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa remain camped inside their hosts half, and they seem likeliest to snatch a late winner. Unai Emery's substitutions have helped turn the tide, but can the Champions League chasers complete their comeback?
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Kudus just runs out of steam, when it seems that he can stretch Villa's exposed defence on the counter. Still, it's some positive intent from West Ham, following a passive spell that has cost them the lead.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Substitution Emerson Palmieri dos Santos Aaron William Cresswell
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Substitution Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima James Michael Edward Ward-Prowse
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