Aston Villa 4 Bournemouth 0: Three 8s as Villa cruise to victory

Hero status appears restored after a brilliant save to keep out Alex Scott’s deflected effort and then a vital penalty stop.

Saves: 8

MATTY CASH

Had the first big chance of the game but was unable to lift his effort high enough to beat Petrovic. Gave very little away defensively.

Lob: 7

EZRI KONSA

Targeted by Bournemouth’s press more than any other player but not an easy player to force into errors. Assured again at the back.

Steady: 7

PAU TORRES

Nearly set up a goal for Watkins with a header in the Bournemouth box. Consistently in the right place at the right time in defence.

Assured: 7

LUCAS DIGNE

Stood up to the physical test of Semenyo and was regularly involved in some of Villa’s best moves. Another assist for Barkley’s goal.

Assist: 7

AMADOU ONANA

Is finally starting to find the consistency he has been craving since first arriving at Villa Park. Another excellent finish from outside the box.

Goal: 7

BOUBACAR KAMARA

Booked when he brought down Alex Scott right on the edge of the box. Otherwise this was a near faultless performance in the heart of midfield.

Class: 8

JOHN MCGINN

Got Villa motoring with some good passing and was always in the heart of the action when the game got scrappy.

Shift: 7

MORGAN ROGERS

Not quite at his best but more than contributed to the performance. The final pass remains a frustration at times.

Busy: 7

EMI BUENDIA

Scored his third Premier League goal of the season with a sublime free-kick. Provides such energy for Villa at the top end of the pitch.

Strike: 8

OLLIE WATKINS

No goal to mark what was a pretty fine all-round performance, good enough to be awarded man-of-the-match by Sky Sports. Never stopped running.

Determined: 7

SUBSTITUTES

Ross Barkley 7 (for Buendia, 71), Youri Tielemans 7 (for McGinn, 71), Jadon Sancho 6 (for Onana, 71), Donyell Malen (for Kamara, 81), Lamare Bogarde (for Watkins, 81) Evann Guessand (for Rogers, 86) Subs not used: Lindelof, Maatsen, Bizot (gk).