Aston Villa delivered a dominant performance to thrash Bournemouth 4-0 at Villa Park, with Emiliano Buendía and Amadou Onana putting the hosts two goals ahead by halftime. Villa’s goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez played a crucial role in preserving the clean sheet, making a series of key saves, including a penalty stop from Antoine Semenyo.
Villa’s opener came from a spectacular free-kick by Buendía, who curled the ball over the wall and past Bournemouth goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic. Just 12 minutes later, Onana doubled the lead with a precise low shot into the near post, setting the tone for a comfortable first half. Despite Bournemouth pressing in the second half, Villa remained resolute at the back.
Bournemouth had moments of threat, including a deflected shot by Alex Scott and a header by Evanilson that hit the post. However, Martínez’s heroics kept the visitors at bay. His penalty save from Semenyo energized the Villa fans and further underlined his importance to the team.
Substitute contributions also sealed the victory. Ross Barkley headed in Lucas Digne’s corner for Villa’s third, while Donyell Malen converted Youri Tielemans’ shot into the net to make it 4-0. The result lifted Villa above Bournemouth in the league table and marked a fifth win in six league matches for the hosts, highlighting a remarkable turnaround after a slow start to the season.
Villa’s manager praised the team’s growing consistency and improvement, citing recent performances against top sides like Tottenham, Manchester City, and Liverpool. The home record remains impressive, with Villa losing just one of their past 24 league matches at Villa Park.
Bournemouth, meanwhile, suffered a notable setback. Early in the match, captain Adam Smith was forced off after a concussion-inducing collision with Tyler Adams, disrupting their rhythm. The visitors’ slow start and defensive lapses were critical in their heavy defeat, prompting coach Andoni Iraola to urge his team to maintain focus and fundamentals in future games.
Villa now look more confident and efficient in attack and defense, while Bournemouth must regroup after consecutive difficult matches. The 4-0 scoreline reflects both Villa’s growing momentum and the fine margins that can dictate Premier League results.
