West Ham United vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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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
Substitution Michail Gregory Antonio Benjamin Anthony Johnson
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
With Villa still short of inspiration, Unai Emery opts for another double change: first, Moreno makes way for Digne at left-back.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Emerson makes a good block to divert Bailey's shot behind for a corner. The Jamaican's subsequent set-piece is elaborately worked, but a move involving several team-mates ultimately comes to nothing - that was a waste.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Substitution Morgan Elliot Rogers Nicolò Zaniolo
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Antonio just fails to beat Konsa to the ball out on the left touchline, when he would have been in behind Villa's high defensive line. West Ham always pose a threat on the break, so this final half-hour is fascinatingly poised.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa are yet to lose back-to-back Premier League matches this season, but they are just over half an hour away from suffering such a fate. Meanwhile, West Ham are on course to extend their unbeaten run at home to the Villans to 10 top-flight games.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
This time, Konsa is on hand to head away Bowen's latest inswinging corner, rising highest at the near post to clear the immediate danger. West Ham have been causing plenty of problems with set-pieces, so it looks like Villa have altered their defensive strategy.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Tielemans brings down Kudus in midfield, killing the away side's building momentum. West Ham take the chance to edge a few yards further up the pitch.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Trying to make the most of their let-off, Aston Villa are pressing forward now, seeking an equaliser. Such an incident could even lift them out of mediocrity, as the Villans have lacked any spark today.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
NO GOAL! West Ham's hopes of going 2-0 up are dashed! Antonio's finish was with his arm, so it's chalked off! Villa breathe again!
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