Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Perhaps this scoreline should come as no surprise, as Bournemouth have now failed to score a first-half goal in seven of nine Premier League games this season - a league high - while they have also stopped their opponents from scoring before the break six times; only Liverpool and Arsenal have done so more often. Iraola and co are still waiting for their first clean sheet on the road, though. Can they hold out until the final whistle today?

The first half ends 0-0 at Villa Park, as both goalkeepers made crucial saves and the VAR ruled out a potential Aston Villa opener. The hosts' captain nearly led the way with an excellent finish, but a review decided that Watkins had previously failed to keep the ball in play, so Bournemouth could breathe again. The Cherries were also indebted to back-up 'keeper Travers for making two superb stops, but they also posed a threat through Kluivert and Ouattara. Villa lead the xG 0.73 to Bournemouth's 0.17, and they've had more possession too, but Emery will surely demand more from his team after the break.

HALF-TIME: ASTON VILLA 0-0 BOURNEMOUTH

Another pinpoint pass from Torres sets Digne away down the left, but Bournemouth quickly recover and Villa's attack is snuffed out. They've had a lot of help from their goalkeeper, but it's been a pretty good defensive performance from the visitors, who struggle to keep clean sheets away from home.

Although the ball is apparently drifting wide, Martinez athletically tips away a 25-yard shot by Ouattra, conceding a late corner. Can Bournemouth capitalise and open the scoring before half-time?

There will be at least four minutes added to this half for stoppages, such as the VAR goal check and several bookings for both sides.

Yellow Card Enes Ünal

CLOSE! Kerkez slings over an inviting cross from the left, which is ever so slightly behind Unal. The striker cranes his neck and glances a good header towards the target, but it zips just a few feet wide of the left-hand post!

GREAT SAVE! When McGinn nods down a header towards Konsa, who is lurking on the edge of Bournemouth's box, the latter takes on touch and then lets fly from 20 yards. He catches it beautifully, but Travers flings himself high to make anothet top-class stop! He's making a great claim to be the Cherries' number one goalkeeper.

Yellow Card Jacob Matthew Ramsey