Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Villa Park
Follow live coverage as Aston Villa face AFC Bournemouth 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:
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
MISS! Duran puts one wide! When Bailey and Watkins combine down the left, Bournemouth's defence is briefly opened up. Watkins flicks a first-time pass into the path of his strike partner, but Duran drills it less than a foot past the left-hand post from 12 yards! It was a great chance to win the game!
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
Semenyo sweeps a low ball in towards Evanilson in the box, but Digne does well to turn it away with a last-gasp block. Then, Bournemouth build again, before Evanilson flashes a cross-shot along the six-yard box. The visitors are looking a little more threatening now.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
Substitution John McGinn Leon Patrick Bailey Butler
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
With his first half-chance since arriving from the bench, Duran continues this season's shoot-on-sight policy. However, he drags his latest effort low along the turf. Travers drops down to make a routine save.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
There's also a straight swap up front: Evanilson comes on, with Unal jogging off.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
With the game finely poised, Iraola makes a double change. First, Kluivert is replaced by Tavernier.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
From out on the right, Cash crosses for Watkins in the area. The latter diverts the ball towards the target with his head, but Travers is well placed again. He tips it over the top for another Villa corner - the hosts are pushing hard for a winner.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
SHARP SAVE! Travers does it again! Bournemouth's goalkeeper is called upon to deny Torres, who is allowed to advance unopposed before lashing a 20-yard strike towards the top-left corner. It seems to be heading in, but it's another excellent save from the Irishman!
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