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
SUPER STOP! After a superb ball is cut back by Bowen from the left byline, it trickles across the area, where Coufal finally arrives and unleashes a thunderbolt! The full-back's powerful drive is repelled by Martinez, who leaps across to make a fine save! West Ham are now imposing themselves on this game.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Earning his team a valuable free-kick, near the corner flag, Paqueta goes down under an eager challenge from Rogers. That relieves some pressure for the home side.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Emerson is sent back-tracking by Bailey again, and the latter's clipped ball into the box seems to strike his opponent's arm. The referee signals that no penalty will be awarded, though, and the VAR also declines to intervene.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
As is customary for the Birmingham club under Unai Emery, Aston Villa are building gradually from the back, with goalkeeper Martinez heavily involved in the play. West Ham are pressing a little higher now.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
CLOSE! Chances for both sides! As West Ham defenders back off, space opens up for Rogers, who tests Areola with a shot that the goalkeeper saves well. Then, seconds later, Paqueta drives in a low effort at the other end, and a heavy deflection off Soucek sends it spinning just wide of the left-hand post!
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Every claret-and-blue-clad West Ham player is back inside their own half, as they maintain a cautious defensive shape, hoping to draw Villa on and strike at speed on the counter. Will that prove effective today?
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
It's a confident start from Aston Villa, who are bossing the ball now, as West Ham struggle to lay a glove on their opponents. The home side have become more and more passive, having only 29 per cent of possession.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
SAVE! Bailey beats Emerson easily, then cuts a smart ball inside for Watkins, who appears on the right side of the area. The Villa striker shoots low and hard from a very tight angle, but Areola is equal to it, making a sharp stop with his feet!
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