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

Jurgen Klopp makes three changes from Liverpool's victory over Newcastle. Following his last-minute winner as a substitute, Nunez leads the line with Gakpo dropping to the bench. Jones returns from an ankle injury to take Endo's place in midfield, while Gomez replaces the suspended Virgil van Dijk in the heart of defence. New signing Ryan Gravenberch is ineligible to feature, while Ibrahima Konate and Thiago Alcantara miss out through injury.

3 September 2023 13:18

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

Just one point separates the two sides, who arrive in the contest fresh from back-to-back Premier League victories. After opening with a 1-1 draw against Chelsea, Liverpool have recorded 3-1 and 2-1 wins over Bournemouth and Newcastle United respectively. Meanwhile, Villa have bounced back from their humbling 5-1 defeat at Newcastle, beating Everton 4-0 and Burnley 3-1.

3 September 2023 13:15

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

SUBS: Robin Olsen, Calum Chambers, Clement Lenglet, Youri Tielemans, Leander Dendoncker, Leon Bailey, Omari Kellyman, Nicolo Zaniolo, Jhon Duran.

3 September 2023 13:13

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

ASTON VILLA (3-4-2-1): Emiliano Martinez; Ezri Konsa, Diego Carlos, Pau Torres; Matty Cash, Boubacar Kamara, Douglas Luiz, Lucas Digne; Moussa Diaby, John McGinn; Ollie Watkins.

3 September 2023 13:12

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

SUBS: Caoimhin Kelleher, Jarell Quansah, Kostas Tsimikas, Stefan Bajcetic, Wataru Endo, Harvey Elliott, Ben Doak, Diogo Jota, Cody Gakpo.

3 September 2023 13:11

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

LIVERPOOL (4-3-3): Alisson Becker; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joel Matip, Joe Gomez, Andrew Robertson; Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, Curtis Jones; Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz.

3 September 2023 13:09

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

3 September 2023 13:00

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

Follow all the goals and latest action from the Premier League here with The Independent. Team news and line-ups coming up shortly…

3 September 2023 13:00

Liverpool vs Aston Villa

Hello everyone and welcome to live text coverage of the Premier League clash between Liverpool and Aston Villa at Anfield.

3 September 2023 12:49