Aston Villa v Burnley LIVE: Premier League score and results as Douglas Luiz nets late penalty
Unai Emery and Vincent Kompany lead their sides at Villa Park
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.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
PENALTY!!! This could be huge for Aston Villa!!! Bailey burns Taylor around the outside and looks for Duran in the box. The cut-back is intercepted by Aaron Ramsey, but he clips the Colombian in the process and the referee points to the spot!! An instant impact from the substitute, but it's a nightmare for Ramsey against his former club!
Aston Villa vs Burnley
The captains come together as McGinn catches a stray elbow from Brownhill while competing for a high ball. Play is halted for the Scot to receive treatment, but he's soon back to his feet.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
SAVED!!! Jacob Ramsey finds Douglas Luiz in support and the Brazilian tries his luck from range, but his 25-yard shot is an easy one for Trafford to save and hold at his near post!
Aston Villa vs Burnley
BLOCKED!!! A free-kick on the left is taken short by Villa and Diaby pulls the ball back to McGinn on the edge of the box, but his first-time effort doesn't make its way through the crowded box and is deflected away!
Aston Villa vs Burnley
OVER!!! Moreno takes on his marker and crosses for Watkins in the middle, but the Villa striker can't keep his header down and sends the ball looping over the bar!
Aston Villa vs Burnley
As with his disallowed goal in the first half, VAR did want a look at Foster's starting position from that flick-on, but he made no mistake this time and it will stand!
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