Aston Villa cruised to a fourth straight home Premier League victory brushing Bournemouth aside 4-0 at Villa Park.
Unai Emery's side had only scored nine goals in the league coming into the match but put their goalscoring woes to bed to dispatch Andoni Iraola's below-par Cherries with ease.
Emiliano Buendia's sublime free-kick put them on track for a fifth win from six before Amadou Onana's cracker from range doubled their lead.
Villa had to withstand a spell of Bournemouth pressure but Emiliano Martinez produced a string of fine saves to keep their lead intact, including a one-handed stop to deny denied Antoine Semenyo from the penaly spot after Morgan Rogers handled.
Villa then made the match safe as substitutes Ross Barkley and Donyell Malen struck to wrap up victory and deliver a first four-goal haul of the campaign.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League updates
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- Adam Smith replaced in first half after nasty clash of heads
- GOAL! Emi Beundia scores wonderful free-kick (Aston Villa 1-0 Bournemouth)
- GOAL! Andre Onana makes it two for the hosts (Aston Villa 2-0 Bournemouth)
- Penalty saved! Emi Martinez dives to his right to deny Antoine Semenyo
- GOAL! Ross Barkley nods in third to wrap up victory (Aston Villa 3-0 Bournemouth)
- GOAL! Donyell Malen makes it four (Aston Villa 4-0 Bournemouth)
Aston Villa FC 4 - 0 AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
16:54Villa put four past Bournemouth in a dominant 4-0 home victory! A huge win for the hosts against a fellow European contender, as they overpowered the Cherries in every department. Aston Villa struck twice in the first half, with Buendia and Onana both scoring superb efforts from outside the box to give the hosts a comfortable lead at the break. Bournemouth responded positively after the restart and had chances to get back into the game. Their best opening came when Scott’s deflected effort almost looped over Martinez, only for the Argentinian to stretch and tip it over brilliantly. Soon after, Evanilson hit the post from a corner and was again involved when his header struck Rogers’ arm, earning Bournemouth a penalty. Semenyo stepped up, but Martinez made a superb save down to his right to deny the comeback. From there, Villa took full control. Substitute Barkley headed in from a corner to make it 3-0, and minutes later Tielemans’ strike deflected off Malen’s heel to add a fourth, with the substitutes combining to seal the win. Despite Bournemouth finishing with a higher xG (2.00 to Villa’s 1.33), they couldn’t find a breakthrough – while Villa were ruthlessly clinical throughout. Unai Emery’s side move up to seventh, level on 18 points with Bournemouth, who drop to ninth. Five teams are now tied on 18 points, with just three points separating second from 10th in a tightly packed table. Next up, Villa travel to Leeds after the international break, while Bournemouth will look to bounce back at home to West Ham after back-to-back defeats. Thanks for following our coverage. Goodbye!
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
16:52Villa are hunting a fifth! Malen is slipped through by Barkley – the substitutes have made a real impact here. Malen gets onto it and looks to open his body and curl one into the bottom corner, but it just lacks a bit of bend. Close.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
16:03Penalty Save Emiliano Martínez
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
16:03SAVED!!!! MARTINEZ IS THE HERO! Semenyo steps up, with a stuttering run-up, and aims for the bottom left corner – but Martinez reads it brilliantly, gets down extremely low, and pushes it past the post and out for a corner. What a massive moment that could prove to be.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
16:02POST! Evanilson ghosts in at the back post from a corner on the far side, and this time Villa don’t deal with it. His close-range header smashes against the upright – no one seemed to know much about it – before the ball is bundled behind for another corner. Bournemouth are piling on the pressure as they look to pull one back.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:59Villa run rampant over Bournemouth as they take a 2-0 lead into the break. The match was halted almost immediately following a nasty clash of heads between Bournemouth duo Smith and Adams, which took some of the early energy out of the game. Smith was eventually forced off, but Villa soon reignited the atmosphere with a dominant first-half display. Cash nearly caught Petrovic off his line with an audacious lob inside the opening 10 minutes, before Kamara swivelled and fired a shot from the edge of the box that the keeper had to deal with. Bournemouth had a golden opportunity to strike first when Kamara brought down Scott on the edge of the penalty area, but Tavernier blazed the free-kick well over. Just moments later, Villa were awarded a free-kick of their own – Buendia not only won the free-kick, but then curled a sumptuous effort into the left side of the goal – Petrovic didn’t even move. Later, the VAR briefly checked for a possible Villa penalty, but nothing was given, and soon after Onana thundered home a second from outside the box, drilling it into the bottom-left corner to double the lead. Bournemouth showed more promise in added time but never really threatened Martinez. Emery’s side fully deserve their advantage at the interval.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:58FULL-TIME: ASTON VILLA 4-0 BOURNEMOUTH
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:58Tielemans has a go from a free-kick on the corner of the penalty area, after Malen drew the foul. But the Belgian’s effort is tame and cleared before it reaches the goalmouth.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:54GOOOOOAAAAAALLLLL!!!! 1-0 VILLA! SENSATIONAL! Buendia stands over the free-kick from right on the D, and his right-footed effort is beautifully placed into the top left corner. Petrovic is left rooted to the spot as the ball nestles into the net, sending the Holte End into a frenzy. Tavernier went for power moments ago; Buendia went for precision – and it’s paid off.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:54Matty Cash takes a quick free-kick over the Bournemouth backline, and it’s almost a carbon copy of the chance Bournemouth had just moments ago. Buendia is shoved over as he tries to get on the end of it, with Jimenez the one penalised. He goes into the book.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:55Four minutes of added time will be played here.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:53The Cherries have been second best all over the pitch today, while Villa have been ruthlessly clinical. It’s back to the drawing board for Iraola, who came into this one with hopes of moving up to second in the league.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:50Rogers makes way, with Guessand coming on to replace him.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:50Tielemans’ effort will go down as the assist, but he won’t mind one bit – they’re in full flow now.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:49GOOOOOAAAALLLL!!! 4-0! A miserable day at the office for the Cherries, as Villa remain absolutely clinical. The goal comes from yet another corner – but this time it’s worked short to Sancho, who rolls it back to Tielemans on the edge of the box. He fires a shot that takes a deflection off Malen’s heels and into the net – and the substitute will rightly claim the goal! A strike created and finished by substitutes. Emery will be thrilled.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:46Watkins is also withdrawn, with Bogarde coming on in his place.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:45A double change for Villa, with Kamara making way for Malen.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:46Digne now has his third assist of the season – more than any other Villa player.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:43Evanilson is replaced by Brooks.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:43Digne’s inswinging corner is inch-perfect, landing right on the money. It’s been a very good day for Villa.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:42GOOOOAAAALLL!!! 3-0! GAME OVER! Make that five goals against Bournemouth for Barkley – and what an impact! His first real touch finds the back of the net. Digne’s corner is delicately clipped toward the near post, where Barkley arrives and guides a superb glancing header into the far corner. No one was on the line to stop it – the substitute has surely put this game to bed.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:42Villa win a corner after excellent hold-up play from Watkins, who hasn’t quite had the best of seasons so far, but his quality is still clear to see.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:40Bournemouth lost 3-1 to Manchester City last time out, but they haven’t been beaten in consecutive Premier League fixtures since May – coincidentally, their most recent back-to-back defeats were handed to them by Manchester City and Aston Villa...
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:37Buendia makes way to a standing ovation. Replacing him is Barkley, who has four goals and three assists against Bournemouth – and he also scored in this exact fixture last season.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:37The second goalscorer, Onana, also makes way, with Sancho coming on to replace him.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:36Captain McGinn is one of three Villa players to make way. Tielemans returns from injury, and the Villa faithful are delighted to see him back on the pitch.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:35Terrific from Rogers, who beats two or three men in a brilliant piece of individual play. He cuts into the box from the left but just can’t quite wrap his foot around the shot, and it drifts wide of the far post. Villa are on cloud nine right now.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:34Before the corner can be taken, referee John Brooks heads over to the dugout and shows a yellow card to a member of the Bournemouth coaching staff. When play eventually resumes, the corner is sent in but comfortably cleared by Villa. A deflating moment for Bournemouth, who could well have been right back in this game.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:32SAVED!!!! MARTINEZ IS THE HERO! Semenyo steps up, with a stuttering run-up, and aims for the bottom left corner – but Martinez reads it brilliantly, gets down extremely low, and pushes it past the post and out for a corner. What a massive moment that could prove to be.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:31PENALTY TO BOURNEMOUTH! The Cherries' corner is swung in and once again it’s Evanilson who meets it at the back post. This time, his header strikes the raised arm of Rogers, and the referee points to the spot. A lifeline for Bournemouth!
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:29Villa have a corner, met by McGinn at the back post, but Bournemouth break quickly and win a corner of their own at the other end.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:28Scott also makes way, with Christie coming on in his place.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:27Kroupi is on, and he’ll be looking to bring his goalscoring touch to the game. He replaces Kluivert.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:26Truffert was walking a fine line, so it’s no surprise to see him withdrawn. Adli comes on in his place.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:27Bournemouth have already had more shots in the second half (6) than they managed in the entire first half (5) at Villa Park. It highlights both how much better they’ve been since the break, and perhaps a shift in Villa’s game plan.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:26Changes are coming for the Cherries, as Iraola appears to be preparing a triple substitution.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:23A couple of Bournemouth corners come to nothing, as Martinez commands his area and calmly gathers the ball. Confident goalkeeping from the Argentinian, who will be pleased to be having a strong game after his mistake against Liverpool.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:21SAVED! Bournemouth break from a Villa corner, with Semenyo driving through the gears before McGinn halts him – but the ball falls kindly to Scott. His effort loops over the backtracking Martinez, who stretches brilliantly to get his fingertips to it and tip it over the bar. A stunning save, showcasing his fantastic athleticism.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:20Bournemouth are looking the better side at the moment, but they’ve still yet to properly test Martinez. Villa seem happy to let them have the ball and look to break on the counter – a wonderful bit of play from Buendia sets them off, before Cash wins a corner with his cross being blocked.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:18Truffert and Tavernier link up down the left, and every time the French full-back gets on the ball, he’s greeted by boos from the home fans, who feel he’s lucky to still be on the pitch. Truffert has made the most overlapping runs in the Premier League this season, and you sense he’s eager to push forward again here.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:16Truffert, already on a yellow card, brings down McGinn as he goes to ground. He’s arguably fortunate not to receive a second booking there. Iraola will surely be thinking about making a change as the Cherries make their 13th foul of the match already.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:14Adams gets stuck in on Kamara – one more like that and he’ll likely find himself in the book, adding to the four yellow cards already shown this afternoon.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:12The Cherries win a corner following a break that saw Tavernier try his luck, only to be denied by a sliding block from McGinn.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:10Bournemouth begin the second half!
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:09The substitute is substituted. Jimenez wasn't fully fit coming into this one, and that’s likely why he’s been taken off at the break. Cook comes on in his place.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
15:07Both sides have the same xG of 0.69, but it’s Villa who have consistently looked the more threatening – and they’ve made it count, not once but twice. The hosts have registered five shots on target, and remarkably, their last five Premier League goals have all come from outside the box – the first time a team has achieved that feat since Tottenham Hotspur in 2011. Opta’s Live Win Probability model strongly backs Villa to see out their lead, giving them over a 90% chance of victory. Bournemouth, meanwhile, have less than a 2% chance of overturning the deficit – though they did pull off a similar comeback last season, turning a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 win against Everton.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:55HALF-TIME ASTON VILLA 2-0 BOURNEMOUTH
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:55Villa have the final moment of the half, with a free-kick from the right after Rogers was nudged in the back by Senesi.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:53Konsa is fouled by Evanilson on the far side, and had the referee not blown for it, Bournemouth would have been clean through on goal. The Cherries haven’t done enough in this half, but they’ve shown some promise in the last few minutes.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:52Jimenez has made a real impact since coming on, and he gets a shot away from outside the box. It takes a slight deflection, but Martinez gets down to save and looks relieved to have held onto that one.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:51Iraola’s side are showing a bit more fight in the closing minutes, and you feel that if they can nick a goal, it could completely change the complexion of the game.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:50Kluivert has a go from the left side of the box, but it hits the side netting. A few of the travelling Cherries fans thought it was in from their angle, only to be met with mocking cheers from the Villa supporters, who still enjoy a 2-0 lead.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:48Seven minutes of added time have been awarded here, following the lengthy delay earlier in the half.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:47Following Buendia’s and Onana’s strikes, this is the first time Villa have scored two goals from outside the box in the first half of a Premier League match since April 2008, against Derby County.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:46Bournemouth have a free-kick and work it really well. Tavernier rolls it into the box from the dead ball, and if not for Konsa, it would probably be 2-1. His vital block clears the danger.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:43GOOOOOAAAAALLLL!!! 2-0 VILLA!! ANOTHER BELTER! A second goal felt inevitable – and it’s arrived. Rogers does brilliantly down the left, beating two men before his pass to the edge of the box takes a slight deflection into Onana’s path. He makes no mistake, drilling a right-footed effort low into the bottom-left corner. It looked in from the moment he struck it. Villa are all over the Cherries.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:42McGinn’s free-kick is dangerous! His left-footed cross from the right is swung into the box, bouncing awkwardly before falling to Watkins, who shoots from point-blank range – but somehow, it stays out. Villa so close to a second.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:40Truffert is shown a yellow card for stopping McGinn from breaking away. Bournemouth will be happy to reach the break only one goal down.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:40VAR are checking for a possible penalty after Onana appeared to be held by Milosavljevic in the middle following the corner. After a lengthy look, they decide there’s nothing in it, and play continues.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:39All Villa at the moment, as Watkins tries to send a reverse shot from the left towards the near post, but Milosavljevic is alert and blocks it behind for a corner.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:39Close!! Villa are really turning the screw now, pressing Bournemouth into conceding a throw-in. Surprisingly, they take it short before a cross into the middle causes a scramble – Konsa and Onana can’t quite sort their feet out, but the ball is worked wide again. Another cross is fired in by McGinn, and Pau Torres tries to nod it back across goal, but the Bournemouth substitute Jimenez reads it extremely well and clears a certain goal.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:35Scott stands over a free-kick from the right after Digne fouls Semenyo, but the midfielder’s delivery is overhit and drifts harmlessly away from the danger zone.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:34Bournemouth can’t get out as Villa look hungry to double their lead. Konsa is there to sweep up any danger, on his 100th Premier League start at Villa Park – becoming just the ninth player to reach that milestone for the club.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:33That’s Villa’s first direct free-kick goal since Boxing Day 2023, when McGinn found the net against Manchester United.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:27OVER! Tavernier steps up just right of centre and goes for power with his left foot, aiming for the far left corner. But he leans back and sends it rising well over the bar. A wasted chance for Bournemouth there.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:25Kamara is shown a yellow card for bringing down Scott just outside the penalty area. A real opportunity here for Bournemouth to open the scoring.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:26TROUBLE! Scott is playing with real confidence after being called up to the England squad by Thomas Tuchel this week. He drives through the centre and is brought down by Kamara right on the edge of the box. Just one more pace and that could have been a penalty.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:24Villa are really piling on the pressure here and look the more likely to score the opener. Scott eases some of that pressure as he wins a free-kick in his own half after being clipped by Onana.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:23Aston Villa have opened the scoring in each of their last two Premier League home matches, going on to win both against Burnley and Manchester City. Under Emery, Villa have won 83% of league games at Villa Park when taking a 1-0 lead. Only Graham Taylor boasts a better record as Villa boss in the Premier League, with a 92% win rate when scoring first at home. If you're a Bournemouth fan, you certainly won’t want to see Villa take the lead this afternoon.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:21The game is being played at a really high tempo, which is good to see considering the earlier break in play. Buendia was almost caught in possession by Adams, who has made the sixth-most tackles in the Premier League this season. Villa then try to push forward but lose the ball, allowing Evanilson to drive Bournemouth up the pitch. It’s anyone’s game here!
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:18Scott delivers a pair of Bournemouth corners. The first, from the now England international, was swung in dangerously and forced Martinez to tip it over – with either the ball or the keeper’s gloves crashing against the crossbar in the process. His second delivery was overhit, though, and Villa simply let it run out of play.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:15Rogers becomes the first player to be booked after leaving one on Evanilson as Bournemouth looked to break from a corner. His foot came down on the striker’s ankle – a clear yellow card.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:15Villa’s corner comes to nothing, and Bournemouth look to break, but Buendia sprints all the way back to stop the counter – earning a loud roar from the home crowd. Moments later though, he gives away a sloppy corner. Hero to zero very quickly there.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:15VILLA AGAIN! The hosts have regained their momentum after the stoppage and have already created a couple of chances. This time, they work some neat passing through the middle before Kamara finds space to shoot from outside the box. His effort is low and heading for the corner, but Petrovic gets down smartly to his left to push it behind for a corner. Villa piling on the pressure here.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:12Smith is unable to continue, and that’s the Bournemouth captain withdrawn. A sad sight for the Cherries skipper as he’s replaced by Jimenez.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:13CHANCE! Cash is played through down the right flank, and Petrovic is caught in no man's land – hesitating between rushing out or retreating to his goal. He eventually backtracks just as Cash attempts to lob him, but the Bournemouth keeper manages to get both hands to the ball before finally gathering it. A real let-off for the visitors.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:10We're back under way, with Bournemouth temporarily down to 10 men. Let’s hope we don’t see any more incidents like that.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:10A round of applause goes around the ground as both players get back to their feet and look set to continue. Adams remains on the pitch, while Smith receives some additional treatment on the touchline.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:08Both players are still on the ground but are now in a seated position, which is hopefully a good sign. The paramedic staff are also on the pitch with a stretcher at the ready, though it’s not yet clear whether it will be required.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:07Bournemouth respond with a long throw of their own, but Onana rises well to head it clear. As the ball drops, there’s a nasty clash of heads between two Bournemouth players – Adams and Smith. Play briefly continues, with the Cherries managing to get a shot away before the flag eventually goes up. It’s all happening here, but the main concern is for the two players on the ground. The medical team have rushed onto the pitch straight away. Let’s hope both are able to continue.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:04Cash launches, yes a long throw into the box, but Villa haven’t committed many bodies forward, and the ball is cleared. McGinn, the Villa captain, then gives away a foul on Truffert.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
14:02Just before we get under way, there will be a Remembrance Day tribute here at Villa Park – a moment to honour and reflect on the sacrifices made by those who served. And we're off, as Villa get the ball rolling.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
13:58As the players emerge onto the pitch at Villa Park, let's take a look at Opta’s Live Win Probability model. Aston Villa are the favourites, with over a 50% chance of extending their impressive form against the Cherries. Bournemouth, meanwhile, have been given just a 24.1% chance of securing a win, while the likelihood of a draw stands at 24.9%.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
13:48Bournemouth make several changes from the side that lost to Man City. Smith and Milosavljevic are brought into the defence, while Kluivert and Evanilson are restored to the starting lineup in attack. As a result, Diakite, Jimenez, Brooks, and Kroupi all drop to the bench. Teenage forward Kroupi remains a notable option among the substitutes. The Frenchman has scored three goals in his last three Premier League appearances and could make a significant impact if he’s introduced in this one.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
13:48Emery makes just one change to the side that fell to Liverpool, with Buendia returning from a brief injury layoff to replace Guessand in the starting lineup. Barkley starts on the bench, though he could prove to be a key impact player. He scored the opening goal in this fixture last season and has an impressive record against Bournemouth – only against Newcastle (8) has he been involved in more Premier League goals than he has against the Cherries (7). He’ll certainly be one to watch if called upon.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
13:37BOURNEMOUTH SUBS: Will Dennis, Bafode Diakite, Alex Jimenez, Lewis Cook, David Brooks, Ryan Christie, Ben Gannon-Doak, Eli Junior Kroupi, Amine Adil.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
13:37BOURNEMOUTH (4-2-3-1): Djordje Petrovic; Adam Smith, Veljko Milosavljevic, Marcos Senesi, Adrien Truffert; Tyler Adams, Alex Scott; Marcus Tavernier, Justin Kluivert, Antoine Semenyo; Evanilson.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
13:32VILLA SUBS: Marco Bizot, Victor Lindelof, Ian Maatsen, Lamare Bogarde, Ross Barkley, Youri Tielemans, Jadon Sancho, Evann Guessand, Donyell Malen.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
13:32ASTON VILLA (4-2-3-1): Emiliano Martinez; Matty Cash, Pau Torres, Ezri Konsa, Lucas Digne; Amadou Onana, Boubacar Kamara; John McGinn, Morgan Rogers, Emiliano Buendia; Ollie Watkins.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
13:32Bournemouth have been one of the standout teams in the Premier League this season. They recently put together an impressive eight-game unbeaten run, though it was halted in a 3-1 defeat to Man City. Now, Andoni Iraola’s side will be eager to bounce back – and a victory could propel them all the way up to second place, a spot that has been occupied by several different teams already this season. However, the Cherries have struggled against Villa in recent years, failing to win any of their last five encounters. In this exact fixture last season, a last-minute goal from striker Evanilson was needed just to secure a point.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
13:31Aston Villa’s run of four consecutive Premier League victories came to an end with a 2-0 defeat away at Liverpool in their most recent match. Despite the setback, Villa have a strong opportunity to climb to 18 points and join a tightly packed group of teams hovering just below the 20-point mark. The Villans return to Villa Park, where they recently claimed an impressive 1-0 win over title contenders Manchester City. Under Unai Emery, Villa boast an exceptional home record, having lost just once in their last 23 league games on home soil. Their dominance at Villa Park extends to recent meetings with their upcoming opponents as well – over the past three seasons, they’ve earned two wins and a draw in this fixture.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
13:30Hello and welcome to live text commentary of this afternoon’s Premier League meeting between Aston Villa and Bournemouth!
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
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