A battle of the Basque bosses unfolds at Villa Park this Saturday as Aston Villa host Bournemouth in an exciting Premier League encounter. Both teams aim to continue their winning momentum following impressive victories.
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Aston Villa’s Recent Success
After a solid 2-0 Champions League victory over Bologna midweek, Aston Villa return to domestic competition, looking to build on their recent form. Under Unai Emery, Villa leads the Champions League group and has shown resilience in the Premier League, currently sitting fourth.
Their unbeaten streak across all competitions stands at 10 matches, showcasing their ability to come from behind, having earned 10 points from losing positions this season.
Villa’s home performance has improved, highlighted by their recent clean sheet against Manchester United. With a strong attacking display, Villa has proved difficult to beat, and fans will hope for another win against Bournemouth.
Bournemouth’s Upswing
Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth stunned Arsenal with a 2-0 victory last weekend, lifting them to 11th place in the Premier League. Despite benefiting from an early red card for Arsenal’s William Saliba, Bournemouth capitalized on the opportunity with goals from Ryan Christie and Justin Kluivert.
The Cherries now look to build on this momentum, especially after struggling for consistency in away matches.
Bournemouth has not had much luck against Villa lately, managing only one point from their last three encounters. However, their previous run of four consecutive wins over Villa gives them a glimmer of hope.
Team News
Aston Villa will be without winger Jaden Philogene, who is suspended after receiving two yellow cards against Fulham. Amadou Onana should return to the squad following tactical substitutions in the last match. Ollie Watkins, with strong contributions against Bournemouth in the past, is set to lead the attack.
Bournemouth has no new injury concerns, and Tyler Adams is fit to feature. The lineup may see Kluivert replace Dango Ouattara, while Adam Smith might step in for Julian Araujo at right-back. The Cherries boast a strong attacking record this season, sitting third for total shots in the league, which could pose a challenge for Villa’s defense.
With both teams in good form, this match promises to be a thrilling contest. Villa’s home advantage and superior form suggest they could secure another victory, continuing their pursuit of a top finish in the league.
