Aston Villa v Viking FK

Extending their perfect Champions League start, Aston Villa defeat Viking 3-1 on home turf, which makes it three wins from three in this season's league phase. The damage was done in a dominant performance before the break, as Barkley's header and Buendia's penalty-kick put the hosts two goals ahead and firmly on track to record 12 consecutive European wins at Villa Park. Emery's men duly did just that, despite fading in the second half, as Viking conjured up some of the character that saw them hold Bayern Munich to a 3-3 draw last week. Prompted by more good work from Villa's live wire winger Alysson, Heggheim's own-goal virtually killed the contest, before the Norwegian champions scored a spectacular consolation through Christiansen. As a result of their vast improvement from first half to second, Viking finally posted a respectable 0.75 xG, though Aston Villa's 2.67 xG from 21 shots perhaps tells the full tale. While the in-form Villans must visit Premier League leaders Manchester City this weekend, Viking's next test is a home game against Tromso, as their quest to retain the Eliteserien title heads down to the wire. That's all from our live coverage, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!

FULL-TIME: ASTON VILLA 3-1 VIKING

Mings thwarts Bjordal again, ending a long attack by Viking, who have substantially improved during the second half. They were so timid before the break; that's all changed now, but it's too little too late.

Cosic upends Cash and concedes a free-kick, as the fourth official indicates four minutes will be added to the end of this match.

Struggling to keep Bjordal at bay, Mings just about buys a goal-kick, which will also kill more precious time. The finish line is now in sight for Aston Villa, as they aim to maintain a perfect Champions League record.

Trying his luck for the third time since coming on, Garnacho makes a familiar move inside from the left before hitting a defender with his shot from the edge of the box.