Burnley vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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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.
Burnley vs Aston Villa
Burnley have the first corner of the game after Forster spins into space down the left before seeing his cross turned behind by Konsa.
Burnley vs Aston Villa
The early signs do appear to show that Villa will be lining up in a back three formation with Konsa, Carlos and Torres the three centre-backs.
Burnley vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa have won two of their last three away league games against Burnley (L1), as many victories as they'd picked up in their previous 29 visits to Turf Moor combined (D6 L21).
Burnley vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa also make two changes after their midweek win over Hibernian. Emiliano Martinez hasn't recovered from a minor injury he sustained in that game, with the Argentine replaced in goal by Olsen. Cash also comes into the starting XI, in place of Bailey, as Villa potentially move to a back three.
Burnley vs Aston Villa
Burnley make two changes from their 3-0 defeat to Manchester City. Jordan Beyer misses out with a knock and is replaced by Delcroix, while Benson replaces Vitinho further up the pitch.
Burnley vs Aston Villa
ASTON VILLA SUBS: Nicolo Zaniolo, Filip Marschall, Calum Chambers, Jhon Duran, Oliwier Zych, Bertrand Traore, Youri Tielemans, Leon Bailey.
Burnley vs Aston Villa
ASTON VILLA (3-4-2-1): Robin Olsen; Ezri Konsa, Diego Carlos, Pau Torres; Matty Cash, Boubacar Kamara, Douglas Luiz, Lucas Digne; Moussa Diaby, John McGinn; Ollie Watkins.
Burnley vs Aston Villa
BURNLEY SUBS: Jacob Bruun Larsen, Nathan Redmond, Aaron Ramsey, Arijanet Muric, Jay Rodriguez, Vitinho, Josh Brownhill, Jack Cork, Johann Gudmundsson.
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