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
Normann clips a pass towards the far post where Sargent can't win his header. Aarons' hopeful effort swerves wide of the left-hand post.
Aston Villa vs Norwich City
Sargent scampers after a pass down the right now that Dowell has moved inside. The American's bringing a little more energy to Norwich's front line.
Aston Villa vs Norwich City
Sargent earns Norwich a free-kick down their right. The delivery's retrieved by Dowell, whose deflected shot is saved by Martinez.
Aston Villa vs Norwich City
Norwich have been on top for the last 10 minutes or so but haven't been able to lay a glove on Villa. If they can threaten the hosts more, they could get lucky.
Aston Villa vs Norwich City
Williams skips inside on his right foot and tries to free Rashica. Villa see the move coming.
Aston Villa vs Norwich City
Villa are starting to rack up yellow cards. Ramsey's the latest player to land his name in the book as he hauls down Gilmour.
Aston Villa vs Norwich City
Dowell uses the free-kick to slide in Rashica down the left. The Kosovan's cross is headed out as far as Normann, who skies it.
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