Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth LIVE: Latest Premier League updates
Stay updated with live coverage of today's Premier League match between Aston Villa and AFC Bournemouth. The Independent will provide comprehensive coverage of the entire top-flight season as Manchester City aim to secure an extraordinary fifth consecutive title by the end of the 2024/25 season.
Teams like Arsenal and Liverpool will be vying for a chance against Pep Guardiola's squad, but just as intriguing will be the battle for Champions League spots. More clubs than ever are aiming for top-four finishes. Chelsea is still heavily investing in players, while Manchester United is in the middle of their latest rebuilding phase. Both Tottenham and Newcastle will look for better performances this season as well. Interestingly, it was Aston Villa that secured fourth place last year.
In the meantime, Southampton, Leicester City, and Ipswich Town have returned to the top tier after being promoted last year, and each team is optimistic about staying longer than just one season. Keep up with the latest live updates from the Premier League here:
Aston Villa Takes On AFC Bournemouth
Help Marcus Joseph Tavernier.
Aston Villa Faces AFC Bournemouth
Barkley receives a yellow card for bringing down Tavernier on the left wing, which brings the total to 14 yellow cards in this game—an astonishing number considering the way the match has unfolded.
Aston Villa Takes On AFC Bournemouth
By replacing Semenyo, Cash adds his name to a long list of players noted by the referee.
Aston Villa Takes On AFC Bournemouth
A low free-kick from the left finds Evanilson making a run, but Martinez comes off his line and manages to deflect the threat just enough. Villa gets a goal-kick out of it.
Aston Villa Takes On AFC Bournemouth
In the second minute of at least six minutes of stoppage time, Aston Villa is holding onto the ball while frustrating Bournemouth, who urgently need to reclaim possession. Their chances of avoiding a third consecutive loss at Villa Park are slipping away rapidly.
Aston Villa Hosts AFC Bournemouth Match
Martinez is deliberate before booting the ball down the field during a goal kick, as Villa aims to eat up time and clinch their ninth victory in 12 matches this season. This win would temporarily elevate them to third place.
Aston Villa Takes On AFC Bournemouth
Marcus Joseph Tavernier received a yellow card.
Aston Villa Takes On AFC Bournemouth
NO PENALTY! After a corner kick from the right, the ball makes contact with Bailey in the box, prompting Bournemouth to ask for a penalty for handball. Although the ball does brush against his arm, the referee's initial ruling stands following a brief VAR review, and no penalty is awarded!
Aston Villa Takes On AFC Bournemouth
Tavernier takes a shot from just outside the box, but Kamara steps in to block it, sending the ball over the bar for a corner to Bournemouth. Is there a chance for the visitors to level the score from this corner kick?
Aston Villa Takes On AFC Bournemouth
Replacement players include Oliver George Arthur Watkins and Boubacar Bernard Kamara.
