Follow live coverage as Aston Villa face West Ham United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Graham Potter’s move to pull Ferguson to West Ham underlines a strategic vision to bolster the team’s attacking options. According to talkSPORT, despite a subdued presence this season, Ferguson’s prior form under Potter’s management could see a revival at West Ham.

With Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran being linked to West Ham and the two clubs facing each other on Sunday, our writers looked at his future

Aston Villa. Signed this window: Netherlands forward Donyell Malen, 25, from Borussia Dortmund for £19m plus £2.25m add-ons. Spanish full-back

Crystal Palace were promoted to replace Bristol City in the top flight, while on a wider note, the league is now under the management and operation of a new organisation set up to lead women's football towards further growth and progression, with Nikki Doucet overseeing both the WSL and Championship in a new phase for the game.

The match is scheduled to start at 11:30 a.m. EST and will be broadcast on Telemundo. Fans looking to watch can do so for free through FuboTV, which offers a free trial and $30 off your first month, or DirecTV Stream, which also offers a free trial. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but does have other promotional offers available.

Leapfrogged by the Eagles in the Premier League standings, West Ham failed to register on a single shot on the goal of Dean Henderson throughout the course of the top-flight battle, suggesting that Potter's decision to switch to a back-five formation weakened the hosts' attack.

Graham Potter's third Premier League game in charge of West Ham is a win away to Champions League side Aston Villa despite the absences of two center backs, two center forwards, and Jarrod Bowen.