Match Summary

Aston Villa – AFC Bournemouth: 4–0

Aston Villa ran riot at Villa Park with a commanding 4–0 win over AFC Bournemouth. Emiliano Buendía opened the scoring before Amadou Onana doubled the lead with a clinical finish before the half. The second half saw Ross Barkley head in a third from a Lucas Digne corner, and Donyell Malen capped things off with a smart finish after a Youri Tielemans assist. Bournemouth’s frustration peaked with Antoine Semenyo missing a penalty — a day to forget for the visitors.

Man of the Match

Key player: Emiliano Buendía (Aston Villa)

Buendía broke the deadlock early in the match, setting the tone with a smart finish in the 28th minute, giving Aston Villa a crucial 1-0 lead.
His goal shifted the momentum entirely in the home side's favor, paving the way for a dominant performance at Villa Park.

Conclusion

Aston Villa delivered a brilliant all-around performance, combining clinical finishing with solid defense. With four different scorers and a clean sheet, they continue to assert their strength at home. Bournemouth, meanwhile, will need to regroup quickly after a humbling defeat.