AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Bournemouth 2-2 Aston Villa: Ollie Watkins hit a late equaliser as Unai Emery’s side stole a point on the south coast
A late goal from Ollie Watkins grabbed a point for Aston Villa in a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth after a pulsating, end-to-end Premier League clash.
Bournemouth took the lead in the 10th minute through Antoine Semenyo but Villa levelled 10 minutes later when Leon Bailey jinked inside Milos Kerkez before lashing the ball across Neto and in at the far post.
Villa had a first-half goal chalked off for offside and Dominic Solanke looked to have sealed the deal for Bournemouth seven minutes into the second half, but as the clock ticked up towards 90 minutes Watkins steered home a brilliant header to take a share of the points.
The result keeps Villa in fourth place in the table on 29 points after 14 games, while the Cherries remain above the relegation zone in 16th spot on 13 points.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
Providing endless entertainment, an enthralling 2-2 draw sees the spoils shared between Bournemouth and high-flying Aston Villa, who snatched a late leveller through top scorer Watkins. In a frantic first half, Semenyo scored first and Bailey replied in some style, before Villa had a goal chalked off by the VAR. Though Solanke struck shortly after the break, Martinez made a fine catalogue of saves to keep his side in it, then the visitors stole a point late on. While the Cherries will be disappointed not to claim a third win on the spin, their visitors will be relieved to have avoided defeat by fighting back for a second week in succession. Following this pulsating contest, Villa host Premier League champions Manchester City on Wednesday; Bournemouth are bound for Selhurst Park, where they'll meet Crystal Palace. That's all from the Vitality Stadium today, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
There are just two minutes of added time remaining, and either side could win it with another goal now - defeat for Bournemouth would be particulalry heartbreaking, having led for so long.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
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AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
Twice, Sinisterra fails to make the most opportunities to threaten Villa's exposed defence, as Bournemouth look to finish this game off on the counter. It remains in the balance, though, and the visitors have not given up just yet.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
Diaby's delivery from the right flank is steered too near to Neto, who reaches up and plucks the ball out of the darkening sky. Time is running out for Aston Villa to avoid just a second defeat in 12 games.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
At the near post, Diego Carlos just makes contact with Tielemans' corner from the right, but his flicked header falls safely from a Bournemouth point of view, and the danger dies out.
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