Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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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
Cash presents the ball to Eze with a misplaced clearance from the edge of his own area, but the Palace forward then drags his quickfire shot well wide of the target.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Gallagher sneaks in at the back post to turn a header at goal following a corner, but Konsa covers well to turn the ball behind with his head. The visitors have another set-piece opportunity.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
An ambitious effort by Coutinho, having cut inside from the left, floats harmlessly wide of the left-hand post, with other team-mates perhaps better placed.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
OVER THE BAR! After Andersen can only part-clear McGinn's swinging ball into the box, a volleyed attempt by Ings sails over the crossbar from just inside the area. That was an excellent opportunity for the Villa striker!
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Andersen tries a high, angled ball towards the Villa area, but the lurking Gallagher cannot quite reach it with his head, and the hosts get the ball away to safety.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Substitution Ezri Konsa Ngoyo Calum Chambers
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