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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
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Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
Enes Unal almost makes an immediate impact, as he is on hand to turn home a loose ball once Martinez makes another save. However, the flag is then raised for offside.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
The intensity has dropped at Villa Park, as the home side drop back a few yards and seek to defend their two-goal lead until full-time. Is there any way Bournemouth can respond? They've barely laid a glove on Villa since the interval.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
Substitution Dango Aboubacar Faissal Ouattara Enes Ünal
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
CLOSE! Watkins stops Zabarnyi in his tracks then shifts the ball and tries to beat Neto from the edge of the box; however, his powerful strike is sent wide of the right-hand post!
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
Substitution Justin Dean Kluivert Philip Anyanwu Billing
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
Bailey's latest corner from the right is just about punched away to relative safety to Neto, as Aston Villa's siege continues. Can they score a third goal to kill this game, or will Bournemouth be able to sting them on the break?
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
Substitution Ryan Christie Alex Jay Scott
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
Although their lead is only one goal, Villa's level of control is impressive for a team that undertook a tough midweek trip to France. The live win-probabilty calculator suggests that they have an 82 per cent of victory now.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
Having done well to put Cash on the back foot and drive into the area, Semenyo slices his subsequent shot, which rises over the crossbar to jeers from the home supporters. It's a reminder, though, that Bournemouth remain a real threat on the break.
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