Aston Villa Win Bournemouth 1-0 Boost Champions League Hopes

Aston Villa secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Bournemouth, with Ollie Watkins scoring the only goal in first-half stoppage time to become the club's all-time leading Premier League scorer. Despite being down to 10 men following Jacob Ramsey's red card late in the match, Villa held on to maintain their position in the race for a Champions League spot. The win moved Villa level on points with Chelsea and Newcastle, keeping their hopes alive for a top-five finish and a return to Europe's elite competition next season. Manager Unai Emery expressed pride in his team's performance and emphasized focusing on the upcoming match against Tottenham. Bournemouth's five-game unbeaten league run ended, dampening their European ambitions. Villa’s consistent form, with seven wins in eight Premier League games, extends Emery’s unbeaten record against Bournemouth to eight matches, reinforcing their strong push for Champions League qualification.