Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Villa Park
Follow live coverage as Aston Villa face AFC Bournemouth today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
After trailing with only seconds left on the clock, Bournemouth battle back to steal a point at Villa Park, where it ends 1-1 due to Evanilson's stoppage-time equaliser. Aston Villa took the lead through Barkley's back-post finish deep into the second half, and the Champions League leaders seemed set to claim a third win on the spin, but they suffered a late setback and spilled two precious points. The hosts also had a goal ruled out by the VAR, had more of the ball, and they finished with an xG of 1.8 to their visitors' 0.31 - yet that was not enough to get the job done. Nonetheless, Villa's Premier League unbeaten streak is extended to seven games, and they move up to third place in the table - seven spots above the Cherries. Next time out, Emery's men will host Crystal Palace in an EFL Cup tie, while Iraola's side must tackle the reigning champions Manchester City in seven days time. That's all from today's live coverage, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
GOAL!!! Bournemouth snatch a late leveller! With almost the last act of the game, Evanilson beats Martinez by steering a header into the bottom-right corner! He meets a free-kick delivery from the left flank with a superb finish, and it's 1-1 at Villa Park!
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
Barkley is booked for fouling Tavernier on the left wing, making that 14 yellow cards in this match - an incredible tally, given how it has played out.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
For upending Semenyo, Cash joins a whole host of names in the referee's notebook.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
A low free-kick from the left picks out the run of Evanilson, but Martinez leaves his line and does just enough to divert the danger. It's just a goal-kick for Villa.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
In the second minute of at least six added for stoppages, Aston Villa are keeping possession and frustrating Bournemouth, who need to get the ball back quickly. Time is running out if they are to avoid a third straight Villa Park defeat.
Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth
Martinez takes plenty of time before sending the ball upfield from a goal-kick, as Villa seek to run down the clock and secure a ninth win in 12 games this season. It would take them up to third place - for a while, at least.
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