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Bournemouth

Dango Ouattara joins Enes Unal, Ryan Christie and Luis Sinisterra in the Bournemouth physio room owing to a groin issue sustained in the 2-1 win at Arsenal.
Antoine Semenyo may therefore return to the starting XI having been dropped for the game at the Emirates.
Lewis Cook may drop into right-back once again, with Alex Scott starting in place of Julian Araujo.
Aston Villa

Marcus Rashford is joined by Youri Tielemans on the sidelines, with the midfielder set to miss the final three games of the season.
As such, Unai Emery will be forced into one change from the side that started the 1-0 win over Fulham last weekend, with Amadou Onana expected to start alongside Boubacar Kamara.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+6'

That's it for today, Stuart Attwell has blown his whistle and the game is over.
90+5'

Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) anticipates the lofted pass and races into the box with just the keeper to beat. He shoots early towards the right side of the goal, but Emiliano Martinez pulls off a great save to deny him.
90+4'

Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) delivers a promising cross into the box, but it's cleared.
90+1'

Booking. Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa) receives a caution from the referee.
90+1'

Bournemouth take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
90+1'

Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out.
90+1'

Marcos Senesi (Bournemouth) produces a quality cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball and spanks it away.
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We will have 5 min. of added time.
89'

The manager makes a subsitution with Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa) coming on for Morgan Rogers.
88'

Andoni Iraola decides to make a substitution. Milos Kerkez will be replaced by Daniel Jebbison (Bournemouth).
88'

Substitution. Ilya Zabarnyi did his best and is replaced by Julian Araujo (Bournemouth).
86'

Ilya Zabarnyi (Bournemouth) rises above the opponent's defence and heads a precise cross towards the middle of the goal. His effort, however, is blocked by Emiliano Martinez, who pulls off a comfortable save!
85'

Bournemouth take a short corner instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.
83'

Today's referee Stuart Attwell rightly decides to book Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth) for his harsh tackle.
83'

The resulting set piece from Bournemouth is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
81'

Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) gets into a great position in the box after a pass, but sends his shot just wide of the left post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Aston Villa.
80'

Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa) sees a yellow card in the hand of Stuart Attwell. And as it's a second one this game, a red follows and Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa) is sent from the pitch.
79'

John McGinn (Aston Villa) sends in a lofted cross from a mid-range free kick. His effort, however, goes out of play. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Bournemouth.
78'

Ilya Zabarnyi (Bournemouth) is awarded a yellow card for his tackle. He doesn't seem to agree with the decision, but Stuart Attwell ignores the protests.
76'

A player from Bournemouth commits an attacking foul. The referee blows his whistle. Aston Villa get a free kick.
76'

Bournemouth have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
76'

A substitution has been made. Tyler Adams goes off and Marcos Senesi (Bournemouth) comes on.
75'

Bournemouth failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
74'

Another attempt to send the ball beyond the defence by Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) is thwarted and cleared to safety.
72'

Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth) attempted to pick out a free teammate inside the box, but Emiliano Martinez comes off the line to clear the ball away.
70'

Andoni Iraola has decided to substitute Adam Smith and he is replaced by David Brooks (Bournemouth).
70'

Unai Emery has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Pau Torres (Aston Villa) replacing Tyrone Mings.
70'

Today's match ends for Marco Asensio who will be replaced by John McGinn (Aston Villa).
69'

The resulting set piece, sent into the penalty area by Lewis Cook (Bournemouth), was easily dealt with by one of the defenders.
67'

Lewis Cook (Bournemouth) takes the corner kick and sends a lovely ball into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence is ready and knocks the ball to safety.
67'

One of the defenders reacts at the last minute to brilliantly block a pass from Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth). Bournemouth force a corner. They send men into the box.
67'

Matty Cash (Aston Villa) delivers a lovely cross into the penalty area. Nevertheless, an opposition defender is alert and averts the danger with a brilliant clearance.
65'

Flag up against Evanilson (Bournemouth). He had space to move into behind the defence, but he went too soon.
64'

Lucas Digne (Aston Villa) performs a sliding tackle but catches his opponent's legs. The referee blows his whistle for an infringement. Bournemouth win a free kick.
62'

Amadou Onana (Aston Villa) is obviously not following the Golden Rule: "Treat others as you want to be treated.“ He makes a bad challenge and leaves Stuart Attwell with no other option than to blow for a foul. It's a free kick to Bournemouth, but they probably won't attempt a direct shot on goal from here.
61'

A player from Bournemouth commits a rough challenge. Stuart Attwell blows for a foul and keeps the game under control. Aston Villa are awarded the free kick.
56'

Dangerous play by Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth). Stuart Attwell blows his whistle for a foul. A free kick has been awarded to Aston Villa.
56'

Lewis Cook (Bournemouth) sends the corner into the box, but Emiliano Martinez intercepts it and averts the threat.
55'

Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth) tries to send a pass but it's blocked. Bournemouth get a corner.
55'

Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) makes a bad challenge and the referee blows his whistle for a foul. Aston Villa are given an advantage. They have a free kick.
52'

Stuart Attwell blows his whistle and signals a foul after Evanilson (Bournemouth) brought his opponent down. Aston Villa are awarded a free kick.
50'

Good movement by Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth), but he can't find any of his teammates as the cross is poor.
47'

Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) delivers a long ball, but it lacks enough power to reach his teammates and is intercepted by one of the defenders.
46'

Andoni Iraola makes a half-time substitution. Justin Kluivert comes on in place of Alex Scott (Bournemouth).
46'

The game restarts for the second half.
45+9'

Stuart Attwell has ended the first half by blowing the whistle.
45+6'

Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) meets a perfect cross from Morgan Rogers deep inside the box and controls it with a nice first touch. He produces an accurate strike into the bottom left corner. The score is 0:1.
45+5'

Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa) will have to be careful for the rest of the match as he is shown a yellow card.
45+5'

Adam Smith (Bournemouth) can't expect anything else than a yellow card for his hard tackle. And a yellow it is. Stuart Attwell didn't think twice about pulling it out of his pocket.
45+4'

Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa) is the one who receives a yellow card.
45+3'

> uses his good position in the penalty area to his advantage and heads a rebound towards the bottom right corner. The keeper makes a brilliant save, though.
45+2'

Boubacar Kamara (Aston Villa) rises above the opponent's defence and heads a precise cross towards the bottom right corner. The effort, however, is blocked by Kepa Arrizabalaga, who pulls off a stunning save!
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6 additional min. will be played.
44'

Marco Asensio (Aston Villa) latches onto a good pass inside the box and shoots. The effort beats the keeper, but deflects off the right post to safety.
42'

The resulting free kick from Alex Scott (Bournemouth) ends up in the gloves of the keeper.
42'

Referee Stuart Attwell sees the trip by Boubacar Kamara (Aston Villa) and doesn't hesitate to blow his whistle. A free kick to Bournemouth.
39'

Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth) fizzes over a cross which doesn't cause any problems.
38'

Marco Asensio (Aston Villa) floats the free kick into the box, but it's easily cleared by the first man.
37'

Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) trips an opposition player and Stuart Attwell signals a foul. Aston Villa will take a free kick.
36'

The ball goes behind for a corner. Bournemouth will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
36'

The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Alex Scott (Bournemouth).
34'

Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Stuart Attwell no option but to blow his whistle. There is a free kick near the sideline to Aston Villa.
32'

Bournemouth are dominating the game at the moment by exchanging a combination of one or two touch passes. Great harmony between the players.
30'

Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth) plays in a hopeful cross, but it doesn't find its way to any of the attacking players. The ball goes out of play and Aston Villa will have a goal kick.
30'

Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) takes the corner with a short pass.
29'

Ilya Zabarnyi (Bournemouth) sends a long crossfield pass searching out one of his teammates, but his effort comes to nothing and they lose possession. The referee and his assistant both point at the corner flag. Bournemouth will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
28'

Stuart Attwell shows a yellow card to Marco Asensio (Aston Villa) for a tough tackle.
28'

Marco Asensio (Aston Villa) delivers a poor cross from a free kick as one of the defenders comfortably clears it away.
27'

Stuart Attwell shows a yellow card to Alex Scott (Bournemouth), who isn't surprised as the tackle was really hard and late.
27'

Alex Scott (Bournemouth) takes a shot from the edge of the box, but it's not a big threat for the goalkeeper as his effort is blocked by a defender.
26'

Alex Scott (Bournemouth) robs an opponent of the ball and explodes in anger when Stuart Attwell blows for a foul. A free kick has been awarded to Aston Villa.
25'

Marco Asensio (Aston Villa) looks to break free, but his touch lets him down and he loses the ball.
23'

Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) makes a driving run into the box but he cannot work any space for a shot. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Aston Villa.
21'

Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked.
20'

Emiliano Martinez makes a superb save to deny a header which was nodded towards the left-hand post by Evanilson (Bournemouth) after a cross from the side.
19'

Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack.
19'

Alex Scott (Bournemouth) hasn't suffered any serious injury which would see him leave the pitch. He's back in the game now.
16'

The game is interrupted now, Alex Scott (Bournemouth) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
15'

Lewis Cook (Bournemouth) sends a pass into the box, but his attempt is thwarted and cleared.
14'

What a miss! Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa) is left standing right in front of goal with only the keeper to beat after a clever pass, but he somehow contrives to toe poke the ball just past the right post. The ball goes out of play and Bournemouth will have a goal kick.
13'

Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Stuart Attwell has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle. Aston Villa have been awarded a free kick.
13'

Kepa Arrizabalaga (Bournemouth) seems to have picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue playing.
12'

Kepa Arrizabalaga (Bournemouth) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
10'

A player from Aston Villa commits an attacking foul. The referee blows his whistle. Bournemouth earn a free kick which could lead to a goal-scoring opportunity.
9'

Alex Scott (Bournemouth) seems to be alright and is okay to carry on.
7'

Alex Scott (Bournemouth) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
7'

Alex Scott (Bournemouth) was too forceful with his tackle and Stuart Attwell interrupted the game to signal a free kick. Aston Villa have a free kick.
6'

Amadou Onana (Aston Villa) delivers a fine lofted cross into the penalty area, but it's cleared by an opposing player.
3'

Boubacar Kamara (Aston Villa) deprives his opponent of the ball, but the referee blows his whistle for a foul. He's not happy with the decision! Bournemouth have a free kick.
1'

Alex Scott (Bournemouth) commits a rough foul. Stuart Attwell stops the game and makes a call. Aston Villa are awarded a free kick. Let's see what they create from this.
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Today's match has just started, enjoy the game!

The players are on the pitch and Bournemouth will have the kick-off.

The referee of today's match will be Stuart Attwell.

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