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
Dogged defending by Senesi guides a charging Zaniolo away from the danger zone and out towards the left flank, where he ultimately loses the ball. Villa are trying to find a way back into this game, but Bournemouth will be desperate to preserve their advantage.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
Villa are starting to establish themselves now, as they push Bournemouth back a few yards and probe for another opening in their hosts' defence. Once again, Douglas Luiz is proving particularly influential for the visitors.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
SAVE! Neto dives down to his right, making a sharp stop at full stretch, after Douglas Luiz flips the ball up for himself just outside Bournemouth's area and then lets fly with a low drive! It's a good save from the Cherries' captain, and Aston Villa will have a corner.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
After Douglas Luiz wins the ball in midfield, it breaks nicely for Zaniolo, who takes one touch to tee up a shot but then leans back and sends his 20-yard effort spiralling over the crossbar.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
Cutting inside from the right, Tavernier flashes a left-footed shot a few feet past the far post from just outside the area. That's an early warning for Villa - the home side are full of confidence right now.
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