Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Villa Park
Follow live coverage as Aston Villa face Crystal Palace today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
We have reached the end of what has been a dramatic game at Villa Park, as it ends honours even between Aston Villa and Crystal Palace. The guests went in front inside five minutes, with Villa coming alive after that as they attempted to find a leveler. That came with about 10 minutes to go before the half. Yet, it would be Palace going ahead at the interval thanks to a penalty save by Henderson on TIelemans, and a counter-attack, finished off by Devenny. The home side would not be denied a point though, as Barkley nodded home a corner late on to ensure that both sides came away with a draw. The xG at full-time reads 3.18 to 1.27 in Villa's favour, but the final score is 2-2. Thank you for tuning into this live text commentary. Stay well, and until next time.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Lerma goes for goal from some way out, but it goes wide. It did have Martinez a bit worried though as the keeper dove across his goal just in case.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Mateta tries to catch Martinez from a long way out, but he gets it all wrong and instead, just gives possession back to Villa.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Richards is Palace's last substitution as he replaces Hughes.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Clyne comes on for Sarr in what is a very defensive change by Glasner going into the final moments.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Mateta holds up the ball incredibly well, but gets no help, with Palace's attack dissipating as a result.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Buendia, despite being on the pitch for a few minutes, receives a yellow card for protesting his foul on Hughes.
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