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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
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Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Both sides head into the international break before returning to Premier League action on September 16. Then, Liverpool travel to Wolves with Villa hosting Crystal Palace.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Liverpool make it three wins on the bounce following a commanding victory over Aston Villa. Dominik Szoboszlai and a Matty Cash own-goal put Jurgen Klopp’s side in control during the first half, while Mohamed Salah put the result at Anfield beyond any doubt soon after the break.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
FULL-TIME: LIVERPOOL 3-0 ASTON VILLA
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Just 60 seconds of stoppage time remain and Villa will want to forget this game as quickly as possible.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
There is a minor altercation between Gomez and Duran after the latter appeared to flick his leg towards the Liverpool defender. But the referee is quickly over to sort it out.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
We are going to play four additional minutes at the end of this game.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Endo is involved straightaway with an inviting ball to the back post, where Martinez denies Matip. The offside flag is subsequently raised.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Mac Allister receives a brilliant reception as he goes off to be replaced by Endo.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Villa look for a consolation on the counter. McGinn feeds Diaby, who sends an inviting ball into the six-yard box. But none of his team-mates are alert and able to pounce.