Aston Villa 3 Bournemouth 1 - Player Ratings

Matt Maher gives his Villa player ratings.

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Emi Martinez

Didn’t save the penalty but did make a couple of big saves, most notably from Dango Outtara minutes after Villa had gone in front.

Saves 7

Matty Cash

Recovered well from conceding the penalty, which looked like a simple lapse in concentration. No shortage of energy.

Recovery 7

Ezri Konsa

Excellent for the second time in the space of as many days. Always seems to be in the right place at the right time. Kept a cool head.

Assured 7

Pau Torres

Might have had a goal in the opening half had Diaby been able to direct his cross a little more to the left. Strong again the heart of defence.

Cool 7

Lucas Digne

Will be a little disappointed about his delivery in the times he got into good positions. Solid enough in defence. Some key interventions.

Strong 7

Leon Bailey

Capped another strong display with his 10th Premier League goal of the season. Excellent pass to set Rogers away for the equaliser.

Sublime 8

Caught on the ball a couple of times in his own half when he was trying to do too much. But one of those days he was determined to be on the winning side.

Relentless 7

Youri Tielemans

Another strong performance in the second and final match Villa will be without Douglas Luiz. Emery might have a bit of a headache.

Classy 7

Morgan Rogers

Just seems to be getting better with every game. Took his goal superbly and then set Watkins away in the build up for the second.

Excellent 8

Moussa Diaby

Too weak in losing the ball in the build-up to the penalty but then won the ball to start the break for the leveller and scored the second.

Redemption 7

Ollie Watkins

Quiet in the first half, sublime in the second. Set up two goals and unlucky not to bag his 20th league goal.

Stunning 8

Substitutes

Diego Carlos (for Bailey, 87), Jhon Duran (for Diaby, 90+3), Kaine Kesler-Hayden (for Cash, 90+5). Subs not used: Chambers, Lenglet, Iroegbunam, Munroe, Kellyman, Olsen (gk).

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