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West Ham United vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from London Stadium

Sports Staff
Sunday 12 March 2023 11:29 EDT
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West Ham captain Declan Rice challenges Emi Buendia in midfield
West Ham captain Declan Rice challenges Emi Buendia in midfield (Reuters)

Follow live coverage as West Ham United face Aston Villa in the Premier League today.

Danny Ings returned for West Ham against former club Aston Villa. The striker was rested for the midweek Europa Conference League win at AEK Larnaca.

Diego Carlos was on the bench for Villa for the first time since rupturing his Achilles on his home debut in August.

We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:

West Ham United vs Aston Villa

SAVE! Martinez makes a fingertip save to help Benrahma's fierce strike towards the top of his goal just over the crossbar! That's a corner, and West Ham are starting to build some momentum now.

12 March 2023 15:18

West Ham United vs Aston Villa

12 March 2023 15:18

West Ham United vs Aston Villa

McGinn decides that a few feet of space some 30 yards out is an invitation to shoot; however, he sends his ambitious attempt high and wide of the target.

12 March 2023 15:16

West Ham United vs Aston Villa

Once again, Emerson makes an important clearance, as Bailey clips the ball towards West Ham's penalty spot. The Hammers' subsequent break soon fizzles out.

12 March 2023 15:14

West Ham United vs Aston Villa

Emerson clears a Moreno cross and inadvertently sparks a West Ham counter. At its conclusion, Benrahma embarks on a winding run and tries his luck again; on this occasion his 20-yard shot curls wide of the right-hand post.

12 March 2023 15:13

West Ham United vs Aston Villa

Trying to take the shot on first time, Buendia gets under a half-volley from Moreno's latest cross towards the box from Villa's left flank: it flies way over the crossbar.

12 March 2023 15:10

West Ham United vs Aston Villa

After a delay as Benrahma receives treatment for an injury, the action resumes and the West Ham man returns to the fray.

12 March 2023 15:09

West Ham United vs Aston Villa

SAVE! Martinez makes a smart stop at his near post in the opening moments of the second half, repelling a Benrahma volley from close range! Paqueta popped the ball over the top, but his fellow forward misses another goalscoring opportunity!

12 March 2023 15:08

West Ham United vs Aston Villa

West Ham kick off, and we are back under way at London Stadium!

12 March 2023 15:05

West Ham United vs Aston Villa

12 March 2023 15:05

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