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

A rare forward foray from Palace sees Edouard attempt to link up with Schlupp, but he completely miscues his backheeled pass and Villa recover possession.

Now Zaniolo gets to the byline before seeing his cutback cleared. The pressure is growing on that Palace backline.

TWO CHANCES FOR CASH! How are Villa not ahead? Cash miskicks when left unmarked 10 yards out, but Villa keep the pressure on through Digne. He whips a fine cross to the far post, where Cash is completely free but can only head over the crossbar!

Close! Cash flashes a low cross into the six-yard box, but Watkins is on his heels and can't reach it as Palace escape. That disallowed goal appears to have sparked Villa into life!

NO GOAL! Palace breathe a sigh of relief as the VAR review finds Diaby was fractionally ahead of Richards when the pass was played. That's such a shame for Villa, who see a fine opening goal chalked off. The score remains 0-0.

GOOOOOOAAAAAAL! DIABY PUTS VILLA AHEAD! Torres' pass over the top of the Palace backline finds Diaby, who takes an outstanding first touch before slotting his finish into the bottom-right corner! But wait… there will be a VAR check here – Diaby may have been offside!

Villa work the ball out from the back nicely with Luiz and Torres involved. Palace recover possession and come forward again, but Eze overhits his pass towards Mateta.

We're past the half-hour mark at Villa Park, and this game is very much in the balance. Watkins has missed the best chance of the match, but Palace are starting to look a little more dangerous on the break.

Goal Moussa Diaby

Luiz is hacked down by Doucoure, who is perhaps fortunate to avoid a booking. Digne lines up a deep free-kick from the left flank, but he sends an awful cross straight into the wall.