Just over 60 seconds remaining at Villa Park. Is there to be one dramatic final twist?
83'
A wry smile on the face of Mings, who is fortunate to escape a booking after a rash challenge on Mousset. The referee gives the England international the benefit of the doubt on this occasion.
81'
Clever skill down the left sees Grealish make his way into the box. However, when they should be looking to get a shot on goal, the hosts take too long on the ball and are eventually crowded out by the visitors.
80'
L. Mousset enters the game and replaces O. McBurnie.
United also turn to the bench as McBurnie makes way for Lys Mousset.
76'
M. Nakamba enters the game and replaces J. McGinn.
Ahmed El Mohamady enters the game and replaces E. Konsa.
Another double-change for Villa. The first of which sees Konsa replaced by Ahmed Elmohamady.
The other sees Marvelous Nakamba replace McGinn.
75'
We are into the final quarter of an hour at Villa Park. A winning goal would mean so much for both sides, but can they find it?
73'
Now would be the perfect time for McGoldrick to score his first Premier League goal of the season. The Republic of Ireland international recently signed a new deal with the Blades and would love to mark the occasion accordingly.
69'
M. Samatta enters the game and replaces K. Davis.
D. McGoldrick enters the game and replaces B. Sharp.
L. Freeman enters the game and replaces S. Berge.
Trézéguet enters the game and replaces A. El Ghazi.
A double-change from both sides. The first from United sees Berge replaced by Luke Freeman.
Meanwhile, Davis is given a breather by Villa as he is replaced by Mbwana Samatta.
The visitors' other change sees David McGoldrick replace Sharp.
El Ghazi also makes way with Trezeguet taking his place.
68'
As we enter the final quarter of this game, both sides head for another allocated water break. Can either of them find a winning goal at Villa Park?
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65'
There appears to be activity on the United bench. Remember, there are nine substitutes available to both sides - five of which can be used.
62'
McGinn almost marked his return in the best possible way. After six months out, Smith was wary of rushing the Scotsman back into the starting line-up. Nevertheless, he has certainly slotted back in nicely so far today.
55'
Villa turning up the pressure again and El Ghazi forces a corner on the far side. Hourihane's corner is met by the head of Davis, but it lacks the required power and it is easy enough for Henderson to collect.
51'
Stevens advances down the left before drilling a cross into the side netting. The wing-back will be eager to make a positive impression against the club where he began his career and made nine first-team appearances.
46'
KICK-OFF! The referee blows his whistle and Villa get the ball rolling once more.
45' +3
HALF-TIME: ASTON VILLA 0-0 SHEFFIELD UNITED
45' +1
We are into the first of two additional minutes at the end of this first half.
44'
The visitors have every right to feel aggrieved following that call and they will hope it does not come back to haunt them in their quest for three points that will maintain the pressure on the Premier League's top four.
36'
J. Lundstram gets yellow.
Lundstram fails to retreat quickly enough as he prevents McGinn from taking a quick free-kick. The midfielder has his name taken as a result.
33'
Nyland may have only started two Premier League games this season, but he was a regular presence between the sticks during Villa's run to the League Cup final. With the injured Tom Heaton ruled out for the remainder of the campaign, the Norwegian will be desperate to grab his opportunity with both hands.
31'
United have a corner after Konsa is forced to turn a dangerous cross behind. Nyland comfortably collects the resulting delivery. He will be hoping for better fortunes today than on his previous Premier League start, which brought a 6-1 defeat against Manchester City.
29'
Ironically, Oliver also took charge of the last Premier League game before the break. Villa were also involved - losing 4-0 to Leicester at the King Power Stadium - but they look a lot better 100 days on.
27'
Douglas Luiz gets yellow.
Douglas Luiz is shown the first yellow card of the game after bringing down McBurnie, who was threatening to break on the counter.
26'
No penalty! Villa have a half-hearted appeal waved away by referee Mike Oliver after El Ghazi goes to ground in the area. There was contact from Lundstram, but the Villa winger did appear to go down a little too easily.
24'
In keeping with the new regulations, there will be a water break for both sides at the midway point in the first half. Villa have looked the stronger team so far, but Smith will be urging his players to turn their superiority into goals.
17'
Making his first Villa appearance for six months, McGinn is unmarked to meet Grealish's free-kick with his header. Although, it is straight down the throat of Henderson, who comfortably gathers.
9'
Today marks Davis' first league start of the season and the young striker has looked sharp so far with some strong hold-up play and good pace. Egan is already breathing quite heavily, knowing he will be in for a tough match-up.
7'
Villa threaten again as Davis latches onto a long ball over the top of the United defence. However, the offside flag is raised after the striker started his run a fraction too early.
5'
Following a patient build-up, Davis shows great strength before delivering a dangerous ball across the area. Robinson has to intervene and make an important clearance. Villa have a corner...
1'
OFF WE GO! Sheffield United get the Premier League back underway!
ASTON VILLA (4-3-3): Orjan Nyland; Ezri Konsa, Kourtney Hause, Tyrone Mings, Matt Targett; Conor Hourihane, Douglas Luiz, John McGinn; Anwar El Ghazi, Keinan Davis, Jack Grealish (captain).
The Premier League relaunches with a game featuring two sides desperate for three points in their respective pursuits. Victory would lift Villa out of the relegation zone, while three points would lift United up to fifth place in the table.
Hello everyone and welcome to the return of the Premier League! Exactly 100 days since the last game, the English top flight resumes at Villa Park, where Aston Villa take on Sheffield United.
SUBS: Pepe Reina, Neil Taylor, Marvelous Nakamba, Trezeguet, Borja Baston, Mbwana Samatta, Jota, Ahmed Elmohamady, Indiana Vassilev.
SHEFFIELD UNITED (3-5-2): Dean Henderson; Chris Basham, John Egan, Jack Robinson; George Baldock, John Lundstram, Oliver Norwood, Sander Berge, Enda Stevens; Oli McBurnie, Billy Sharp (captain).
SUBS: Simon Moore, Phil Jagielka, Jack Rodwell, David McGoldrick, Kieron Freeman, Luke Freeman, Ben Osborn, Lys Mousset, Leon Clarke.
Led by the visitors, the teams are separately making their way out onto the field in line with the new regulations. Kick-off is just moments away!
Fortunate to still to be level they may be, but Aston Villa will be encouraged by their first-half display. The hosts have enjoyed more of the ball and created better chances - one of which saw Keinan Davis head over from close range. It is important that they maintain those levels in the second half.
That's all for today. Thank you for following our coverage of the Premier League's return. Until next time, goodbye!
United move up to sixth in the Premier League table and will look to build on that away at Newcastle on Sunday. Meanwhile, having failed to climb out of the bottom three, Villa face another tricky test at the weekend when they welcome Chelsea.
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