Premier League: Bournemouth 1 Aston Villa 1Rayan’s first goal in English football ensured Bournemouth split the points with Aston Villa in an entertaining 1-1 draw at the Vitality Stadium. Rayan came close, clipping the crossbar in the first half before opening his Cherries account 10 minutes into the second. Villa boss Unai Emery benefitted from a big afternoon from goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who made four first-half saves and another three after the break. Bournemouth played an 18th-minute free-kick short and Kroupi threatened again, this time with a low effort just wide of the right post. Another appeal to VAR then ruled out a potential Bournemouth penalty, determining the moment Ezri Konsa tripped up Scott had occurred outside the area.

Source: Irish Examiner February 07, 2026 20:20 UTC