Liverpool 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.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Villa look to play their way into the contest and a neat move from back to front culminates in Diaby getting in behind. He looks to square the ball for Watkins, but it goes just behind the striker and Szoboszlai is there to clear.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Szoboszlai's sweet strike was Liverpool's 43rd Premier League goal since the start of March. That is the highest tally recorded by any side during that span.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Liverpool have their tails up and Anfield is in fine voice. A swift exchange of passes releases Szoboszlai down the right, but the goalscorer is penalised for offside.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
This is something Liverpool have not been overly accustomed to in recent times. Indeed, the Reds fell behind in their last two matches, but have broken the deadlock this time around.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Liverpool look to threaten as Robertson sweeps the ball down the line for Diaz to run onto. However, the latter started his run too early and is ruled offside.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Referee Simon Hooper blows his whistle and Villa get us under way.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
The officials lead the players out onto the pitch. We are quickly approaching kick-off at Anfield.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Liverpool have won nine of their last 11 Premier League meetings with Villa. Although, the latter did snap a five-game losing streak with a 1-1 draw at Anfield in May.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Unai Emery, who made six changes for the Europa Conference League play-off victory over Hibernian in midweek, makes just a single alteration to the side that beat Burnley last weekend. It comes in goal with Martinez returning between the sticks in place of Olsen, who drops to the bench alongside new signing Lenglet.
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