Aston Villa showcased their resilience by overturning a one-goal deficit to secure a convincing 3-1 victory against Bournemouth on Sunday. Goals from Morgan Rogers, Moussa Diaby, and Leon Bailey propelled Villa to strengthen their hold on fourth place in the Premier League standings.
The win was pivotal for Aston Villa's Champions League aspirations, as they now sit comfortably with 66 points from 34 games, six points ahead of Tottenham Hotspur, who have two games in hand. Despite a few tense moments early in the game, Villa maintained their composure and stuck to their possession-based style of play.
Bournemouth seized an early lead through Dominic Solanke's penalty after Matty Cash's challenge on Milos Kerkez in the box. However, Villa responded just before halftime with a clinical counterattack, as Rogers capitalized on a sublime pass from Bailey to level the score with a powerful strike.
In the second half, Villa displayed their attacking prowess, with Ollie Watkins transitioning into a playmaking role. Watkins orchestrated two goals, assisting Diaby with a precise through ball before setting up Bailey for a simple finish at the far post. The victory underscored Villa's determination and ability to bounce back, solidifying their position in the race for European qualification.
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