Chelsea vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction tonight

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Lukaku on Chelsea return

Follow all the action as Chelsea host Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.

Thomas Tuchel’s team have started the new campaign in good form, winning two and drawing one so far, while Villa have taken four points from their first three matches in something of a new era after selling Jack Grealish in the summer. Chelsea are boosted by the news that they are one of the teams who have ultimately been allowed to play their South American players after the international break fiasco, though Thiago Silva is in the line-up having not been a regular starter at the beginning of this season.

Saul is involved for his debut after joining from Atletico Madrid on deadline day, while Aston Villa are still looking to start getting the best out of some of their new arrivals, including Leon Bailey. The more optimistic fans of Dean Smith’s side might have been hoping for a push at the European spots this season, but it looks more competitive and congested at the top end of the table than ever.

Follow all the team news and updates here as Chelsea face Aston Villa, as well as the end of the Manchester United vs Newcastle match as Cristiano Ronaldo scores on his comeback:

Chelsea vs Aston Villa

• Kick-off at 5:30pm
• Chelsea XI: Mendy; Chalobah, Thiago Silva, Rudiger; Hudson-Odoi, Kovacic, Saul, Alonso; Ziyech, Lukaku, Havertz
• Aston Villa XI: Steer; Cash, Tuanzebe, Mings, Konsa, Targett; J Ramsey, D Luiz, McGinn; Watkins, Ings
• Lukaku gives Blues early lead
• Kovacic capitalises on Mings’ error to double Chelsea’s advantage
• Lukaku hits his second late on

[11 September 2021 12:05 · Dan Austin]

Tottenham's new way of winning

Spurs have yet to concede a goal so far this season, of course, winning all three of their previous matches by a single goal to take nine points from nine under their new boss. That’s three wins and three clean sheets to start the season for the first time in the club’s history.

Espirito Santo built his Wolves side in a similarly resolute mould and the blueprint is working in his new role so far, but it’s a slightly makeshift back-line for the Lilywhites today with Japhet Tanganga moving into centre-half from the right-back slot and late summer signing Emerson Royal earning a first start in his place.

Matt Doherty has been dropped from the team to make way for the former Barcelona man and it will be fascinating to see whether the the bedding-in period goes smoothly or not.

[11 September 2021 11:58 · Dan Austin]

Will Dele Alli’s resurgence continue?

Dele Alli’s Tottenham career stalled after the arrival of Jose Mourinho, but the 25-year-old has played the full 90 minutes all three of his side’s Premier League fixtures since Nuno Espirito Santo took charge this summer.

The former MK Dons midfielder scored the winner from the penalty spot against Wolves at Molineux a few weeks back and will no doubt have his sights set on a return to the England squad with more World Cup qualifiers coming up in October and November.

Son Heung-Min misses out for Spurs due to an injury suffered on international duty, meaning Alli is set to start on the left of the front-three at Selhurst Park.

[11 September 2021 11:53 · Dan Austin]

Where will Palace find goals this afternoon?

Palace have only scored twice in three Premier League matches so far this season, with both coming courtesy of on-loan Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher in the 2-2 draw with West Ham United.

Christian Benteke starts today and managed to score 10 last season, with summer signing Odsonne Édouard on the bench after being brought in on transfer deadline day, meaning today’s frontline doesn’t possess tons of goal threat from the off.

Patrick Vieira could well require more goals from midfield like those Gallagher notched against the Hammers if his side are to have a successful afternoon.

[11 September 2021 11:41 · Dan Austin]

Emerson makes debut but Son out

Emerson Royal goes straight into Tottenham’s starting XI while Oliver Skipp starts too after doubts over his fitness. Son Heung-min is confirmed as being unavailable due to a calf injury and is not included in the squad.

[11 September 2021 11:36 · Dan Austin]

The teams are in!

New signings Odsonne Edouard and Michael Olise are both on the bench for Crystal Palace, with Patrick Vieira naming an unchanged starting XI from the club’s 2-2 draw with West Ham.

[11 September 2021 10:32 · Dan Austin]

Crystal Palace host Tottenham

Welcome to The Independent’s live coverage as Crystal Palace host Tottenham in the Premier League’s early kick-off this afternoon, with Nuno Espirito Santo’s side aiming to extend their perfect record this season.