AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as AFC Bournemouth face Aston Villa 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.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
PENALTY CHECK! Close in, Kerkez sees a shot clip Cash's arm, leading Bournemouth to claim for a penalty. The Villa full-back was facing the other way, though, with his arms tucked behind his back, so the VAR quickly agrees with the referee's decision to play on.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
SUPER STOP! Martinez makes a sharp save at close range, as Brooks sets up an Evanilson header, which is parried away by Villa's goalkeeper! Ten-man Villa are struggling, and Bournemouth scent blood!
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
CLOSE! After spinning away from Digne on the edge of the box, Semenyo drives a low shot across the face of goal and just past the far post! That's as close as Bournemouth have come to scoring in this second half!
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
There has been an xG of 0.06 between these two teams throughout a tepid second half, which sums it all up. Villa won't mind, if they can hang on to secure three points that would take them sixth in the table.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
Another Bournemouth switch sees Adams making way for Senesi.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
There’s certainly precedent for a potential late twist here. Including a 96th-minute Evanilson leveller in October's 1-1 draw at Villa Park, Bournemouth have scored more goals during second-half stoppage time than any other team in the Premier League this term (eight). Meanwhile, only relegated Southampton (10) have conceded more than Aston Villa (eight).
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