Andoni Illara and Unai Emery battled wits at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday as Bournemouth turned the tables in a bid to keep Aston Villa off-balance.
watch — Bournemouth v Aston Villa
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Bournemouth vs Aston Villa live updates – Andy Edwards
Bournemouth vs Aston Villa score: 0-0
Scorer: None
Bournemouth starting lineup
Petrovich-Jimenez, Hill, Senesi, Truffaut-Scott, Cook, Krupi-Rayan, Adderly, Evan Nelson
Aston Villa starting lineup
Martinez-Kash, Konsa, Mings, Digne-Onana, Luiz, Rodgers-Sancho, Buendia, Watkins
How to watch Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Live broadcast, streaming link and start time
tee time: Saturday at 10 a.m. ET
site: Vitality Stadium – Bournemouth, Dorset
TV channels:Peacock
streaming media: Live on Peacock
The Cherries have endured a brutal two months but everything seems to be falling into place since January 7, with three wins and one draw in their last four Premier League games, including wins over Tottenham and Liverpool, to lift their tally to 33 points and 12th place.
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Villa have lost just three games in the first 18 weeks of the season but have equaled that number in their last six Premier League games. Since December 30, Emery’s team has a record of 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses, with Villa losing at home to Brentford and Everton. They have dropped seven points from the top of the table and are closing in on sixth as the race for the top four (or five) gets tighter this week.
bournemouth Team news, highlights
Out: Marcus Tavernier (thigh), Justin Kluivert (knee), Tyler Adams (knee – more),, Ben Gannon-Doak (hamstring), Matai Akinmboni (muscle), Julio Soler (unspecified) | Questionable: David Brooks (ankle).
aston villa Team news, highlights
Out: Youri Tielemans (ankle), John McGinn (knee), Alisson (knee), Boubacar Kamara (knee), Andres Garcia (hamstring) | Questionable: Ollie Watkins (thigh)
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Bournemouth vs Aston Villa prophecy
With both teams missing multiple players in the midfield, this could be a closer game than many expect. Assuming other top teams turn up this weekend, Illaura could well deal the final blow to Villa’s title dreams. Bournemouth 1-0 Aston Villa.
