Liverpool vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Liverpool face Aston Villa 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:
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Liverpool have decided to pass their way to the finish line, starving Aston Villa of the ball. Before the interval they had a 61% share of possession, and that's risen to 78% in the second half.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
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Liverpool vs Aston Villa
A nice turn by Van Dijk beats Bailey on the left wing and tees up Nunez to strike at goal once again. The Uruguay striker hits it firm and true from 20 yards out, but it fizzes straight into the safe gloves of Martinez.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
NO PENALTY! Pretty swiftly, the VAR decides that Bradley didn't foul Torres in the penalty area, so Villa won't have a spot-kick. The home fans breathe again!
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
VILLA PENALTY? Digne delivers a free-kick from the left wing, which Bradley meets first and hacks away from immediate danger. However, the VAR has picked up a possible handball and will take another look!
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa are up against it now, as they keep meeting a red wall on the edge of Liverpool's area. This season, the Reds have conceded the fewest goals (six) and had recorded the lowest xG against figure (8.1) after 10 Premier League matchdays, and you can see why.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
There's another period of controlled possession for the hosts, who are keen to keep Villa's fleet-footed attackers at arm's length. The away side have actually had 10 attempts but have only guided two on target - Kelleher saved both.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Nunez has attempted five shots in 50 minutes, which is the first time he's hit that mark in one Premier League game since facing Manchester United on 7th April. A little more accuracy and he would've had a hat-trick.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
There could - perhaps should - have been two goals already in this second half, which promises a more open game between now and the final whistle. Surely Villa won't take another loss lying down?
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