Bournemouth Vs Aston Villa, Premier League: Ollie Watkins Shines In Villans' 1-0 Win Over Cherries

Aston Villa's win over Bournemouth was a significant milestone in their season, potentially even more meaningful than their European exploits. Unai Emery's side held on despite going down to 10 men after Jacob Ramsey's red card and withstanding intense pressure. Emiliano Martínez made a crucial save in stoppage time to deny Antoine Semenyo, preserving Ollie Watkins' decisive goal, scored just before halftime. The win keeps Villa's Champions League qualification hopes alive and marked a special moment for Watkins, who became the club's all-time Premier League goalscorer with his 75th top-flight goal.

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Updated on: 11 May 2025 3:24 pm

Britain soccer Premier League Bournemouth vs Aston Villa: Boubacar Kamara

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Aston Villa's Boubacar Kamara, left, and Bournemouth's Justin Kluivert battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Bournemouth and Aston Villa at the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, England.

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Britain soccer Premier League Bournemouth vs Aston Villa: Milos Kerkez

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Bournemouth's Milos Kerkez, right, and Aston Villa's Boubacar Kamara battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Bournemouth and Aston Villa at the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, England.

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Britain soccer Premier League Bournemouth vs Aston Villa: Amadou Onana

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Aston Villa's Amadou Onana, left, and Bournemouth's Lewis Cook battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Bournemouth and Aston Villa at the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, England.

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Britain soccer Premier League Bournemouth vs Aston Villa: Ollie Watkins

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Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins, left, celebrates scoring with Jacob Ramsey during the English Premier League soccer match between Bournemouth and Aston Villa at the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, England.

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Britain soccer Premier League Bournemouth vs Aston Villa: Jacob Ramsey

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Aston Villa's Jacob Ramsey, left, is fouled by Bournemouth's Adam Smith during the English Premier League soccer match between Bournemouth and Aston Villa at the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, England.

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Britain soccer Premier League Bournemouth vs Aston Villa: Marco Asensio

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Aston Villa's Marco Asensio and Bournemouth's Tyler Adams, left, battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Bournemouth and Aston Villa at the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, England.

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Premier League 2024-25: Bournemouth vs Aston Villa | Photo: Steven Paston/PA via AP

Aston Villa's Marco Asensio, center left, and Bournemouth's Illya Zabarnyi battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Bournemouth and Aston Villa at the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, England.