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Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from Villa Park

Sports Staff
Sunday 15 May 2022 08:00 EDT
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A general view of Elland Road (Reuters)

Follow live coverage as Aston Villa face Crystal Palace in the Premier League today.

Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.

European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.

Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.

It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.

We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace

Even if there is relatively little left to play for, both teams have enjoyed promising moments during an open first half, which was beset by bad decision-making and a lack of cool heads in the final third. As the game has progressed, it has been Palace who have looked likeliest to break the deadlock between these two mid-table rivals, and their runners from midfield and full-back have threatened to overload Villa at times. With the scoreline still goalless, though, there remains everything to play for after the break.

15 May 2022 15:52

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace

15 May 2022 15:51

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace

15 May 2022 15:49

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace

HALF-TIME: ASTON VILLA 0-0 CRYSTAL PALACE

15 May 2022 15:49

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace

As the first half nears its conclusion, Crystal Palace are on top, as Clyne and Mateta are involved in a move which breaches the Villa defence, but the latter's backheel towards Gallagher is misplaced and the attack founders.

15 May 2022 15:48

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace

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15 May 2022 15:47

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace

15 May 2022 15:47

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace

With his second attempt in a matter of minutes, Palace full-back Clyne takes a pop at goal from the right side of the area, but it swings well wide of Martinez's left-hand post.

15 May 2022 15:46

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace

A worrying moment for Gerrard occurs just before the interval, as McGinn goes down with an apparent muscular problem. After a brief pause in proceedings, the Villa midfielder returns to his feet and limps back into the action.

15 May 2022 15:44

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace

Eze and Clyne combine to pick out Zaha on the edge of the box, but the Palace forward fails to reach Mateta with his pass. Nonetheless, the visitors enjoy a brief spell of pressure, before Villa ultimately get the ball clear.

15 May 2022 15:43

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