Aston Villa vs Norwich City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Aston Villa face Norwich City 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 Norwich City
Villa can be hopeful of ending their Premier League campaign on a good note, then. Norwich can enjoy a few more weeks at this level before returning once again to the Championship. That's all for now. Goodbye!
Aston Villa vs Norwich City
Villa will feel much better after this win, even if it was against poor opposition. They rise to 13th, their winless streak suddenly over. They didn't have to work very hard for the victory, racking up 21 shots in total. Norwich stay bottom. They've failed to score in 19 of their 34 league games this season, and now have only pride to play for in the four they have left.
Aston Villa vs Norwich City
Villa have comfortably beaten Norwich to confirm the Canaries' relegation! Gerrard's men never looked like they wouldn't win this game after Watkins handed them the first-half lead. Norwich tried their hardest to grab an equaliser in the second, but never came close to finding it as Villa held firm. Ings wrapped up the win for the hosts at the death.
Aston Villa vs Norwich City
GOAL! ASTON VILLA 2-0 NORWICH CITY! Ings puts toothless Norwich out of their misery! Ramsey's snap shot is saved by Krul. Buendia controls the rebound to find his fellow substitute, who fires home from the centre of the penalty area.
Aston Villa vs Norwich City
Buendia looks to liven up what has been a quiet second half, rolling the ball wide of the right-hand post from inside the D.
Aston Villa vs Norwich City
Norwich have five minutes in which to score and prolong their Premier League status. Villa do not seem likely to let them do it.
Aston Villa vs Norwich City
Mings thumps away another hopeful Norwich throughball. The Villa captain has been commanding at the back in this match.
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