Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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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.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
Tielemans initially takes Villa's latest corner short, but when he then delivers a ball into the danger area from a different angle, Semenyo is on hand to help Neto out, heading the ball away.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
Neto misses his punch from Bailey's inswinging corner-kick, and it will be another set-piece situation for the home side now, this time on the opposite side. Aston Villa are totally on top.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
Tielemans delivers a corner-kick from the left, but Neto and Outtara combine to get the ball clear from near the penalty spot. Villa regain possession soon after, but Kerkez does well to earn a throw-in off Bailey deep inside his defensive third.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
Villa are still pressing forward, as they seek to capitalise on their momentum. Since the second half started, they've gone up a gear or two.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
SUPER STOP! Martinez is Villa's hero again! Standing firm at his near post, the Argentinian goalkeeper denies Outtara an equaliser! The latter had peeled away to meet a cross with a firm header towards the top corner, but he's denied!
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
Substitution Marcos Nicolás Senesi Barón Antoine Serlom Semenyo
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
Watkins has his 11th assist of the season, with Diaby now reaching nine goals. Their combination puts Villa on course to draw further clear of Tottenham in the hunt for Champions League qualification, but Bournemouth will surely pose some more problems before the final whistle.
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