Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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The 2023/24 Premier League season is under way and you can follow every game and every goal right here with The Independent.
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.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
PENALTY FOR BOURNEMOUTH! Cash is caught out by Kerkez, who latches onto Kluivert's pass in the area, then checks inside and is brought down by Aston Villa's right-back! That's a penalty for the Cherries, and the referee doesn't hesitate to point to the spot!
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
With Bournemouth enjoying their best spell of territorial advantage thus far, Christie tries his luck with a low shot that he ultimately scuffs wide of the left-hand post.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
From the left, Kluivert clips over a lovely cross for Outtara at the back post, but the latter hurries his attempt and turns it straight into the side-netting from an admittedly tight angle. Still, that was at least a half-chance.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
MISS! After more good work from Bailey down the right, the Jamaican winger's low cutback into the six-yard box tees up a great opportunity for Diaby to open the scoring. However, he can only guide his close-range shot several yards wide of the left-hand post! Bournemouth breathe again!
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa have had 65 per cent of the ball so far, but only Bournemouth have managed to force a shot on target. The hosts will be keen to make more of their dominance, but the visitors can be quite content.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
NO PENALTY! After mulling over a few replays, the VAR decides Digne did not commit a handball offence inside his own area, so the game goes on!
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
PENALTY REVIEW! Following Bournemouth's corner from the left, Digne appears to have made contact with the ball using his arm, and the VAR has initiated a review! The Cherries could have a spot-kick!
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
SAVE! Having driven inside from the left, Kluivert unleashes a thunderous strike towards the top-left corner, but Martinez proves equal to it! The Villa goalkeeper leaps up to tip the ball over his crossbar for a corner - Bournemouth's first of the game.
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