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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
Saturday 16 September 2023 09:00 EDT
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Villa Park, home of Aston Villa Football Club
Villa Park, home of Aston Villa Football Club (Getty Images)

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 Crystal Palace

Tielemans shoots from the edge of the box, but a combination of Richards and Hughes blocks the effort at close quarters. Palace are defending resolutely as they look to hold onto their 1-0 lead.

16 September 2023 16:31

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace

Brave goalkeeping! Johnstone launches a long ball over the top, which Eze attempts to reach. He looks set to get there, but Martinez darts from his line to smother the loose ball – that was a vital intervention.

16 September 2023 16:29

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace

Eze feeds Mitchell on the overlap, but the left-back's cross is cut out by Konsa. Hughes immediately wins the ball back as Palace keep the pressure on – the home fans are growing frustrated now.

16 September 2023 16:28

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace

Diaby's cross from the right is behind Watkins, who twists his body to send an acrobatic header towards the far post, but Johnstone is able to claim it with Bailey lurking. Palace are then returned to their full compliment as Doucoure comes back on.

16 September 2023 16:26

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace

Doucoure was hurt by his collision with Ward. He leaves the field for treatment as Palace solider on with 10 men.

16 September 2023 16:25

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace

WHAT A TACKLE! Villa look destined to draw level as Diaby offloads to Watkins, but Doucoure flies in with an exceptional challenge to stop him from pulling the trigger. Villa want a penalty, but there's no chance – Doucoure got the ball before colliding with team-mate Ward.

16 September 2023 16:24

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace

Unlucky! Hughes does brilliantly to keep an overhit pass alive before stretching to cross. Mateta is waiting to prod it home, but Martinez dives on the ball.

16 September 2023 16:22

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace

Digne's second set-piece delivery is a better one, but goalscorer Edouard is back to clear ahead of Watkins. Emery has seen enough, with Villa's first changes imminent.

16 September 2023 16:20

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace

Substitution Boubacar Bernard Kamara Youri Marion A. Tielemans

16 September 2023 16:18

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace

Substitution Nicolò Zaniolo Leon Patrick Bailey Butler

16 September 2023 16:18

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