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ASTON VILLA travel to the coast this weekend as they take on Bournemouth in a tricky Premier League match-up. Both sides are coming off wins over Tottenham and Sheffield United respectively, and they’ll be hoping their purple patches continue.

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OLLIE WATKINS salvaged a point for a poor Aston Villa and keeping their Champions League push rolling on.The England striker was a doubt for the trip to the south coast, but lasted the whole game and was still going strong when it counted – sending a 90th minute header past Neto.
Ollie Watkins’ late strike rescued a point for Aston VillaCredit: Reuters
While most Villa fans will have made the trip sensing an easy victory, a point will feel precious.
Bournemouth looked to have beaten Unai Emery’s side with their frantic front-foot football, but some super saves by Emiliano Martinez kept Villa within striking distance and Watkins made sure his goalkeeper’s efforts weren’t in vain.
The Cherries are a much more impressive side than earlier in the campaign.
They have hit their stride under boss Andoni Iraola and were desperately close to a third straight Premier League win – something they’ve not done since the days of Eddie Howe in 2016.
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Dominic Solanke’s smart finish looked to have claimed three points, but the former Chelsea man will reflect on the two close range efforts Martinez managed to stop rather than his well taken seventh goal of the season.
Bournemouth were quick to exploit an early Villa slip-up for Antonie Semenyo’s opener.
The former Bristol City forward, a menace on either wing, drove in from the left but saw his ball inside cut out.
Villa looked to play out, but a lazy Diego Carlos ball was cut out by an alert Ryan Christie, who snapped it straight into the feet of Semenyo to finish low.
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Bournemouth took the lead twice before being held to a 2-2 drawCredit: Getty
Leon Bailey cancelled out Antoine Semenyo’s openerCredit: Reuters
Martinez was beaten easily there but saved well from Semenyo’s powerful effort moments later to keep the lead at one – something he managed all afternoon.
Villa were level four minutes later.
Watkins, passed fit having missed Thursday’s win over Legia Warsaw, fed the ball out to the right where Leon Bailey committed Milos Kerkez down the line before turning inside and walloping his fourth Premier League goal of the season past Neto.
Having started so impressively, Bournemouth were almost behind after 22 minutes, though a lengthy VAR check – which even the home fans were protesting – came to their rescue to rule out Carlos’ tap in.
Bournemouth looked to profit from the decision straight away. Martinez was celebrating a reflex save from Solanke’s close range effort before the Cherries striker came within a whisker of turning Semenyo’s cross into an empty net seconds later.
Iraola’s chaotic style leaves the door open at the back at all times but they will not compromise on attacking.
Almost every ball is played forward and they break at speed and in numbers.
That pace almost had Villa behind again on the brink of half time. Christie collected a long ball from Neto with a stunning touch and played Justin Kluivert through alone against Martinez only for Ezri Konsa to race back at the last moment with a crucial challenge.
Dominic Solanke restored Bournemouth’s lead before Watkins’ late levellerCredit: Reuters
Having started that move, Neto was stopping another at the other end when he denied Douglas Luiz in added time at the end of a frantic first half.
But Bournemouth were still far more alert than any in a Villa shirt after the restart.
Kerkez did well to cut out a Martinez ball forward, winning it in the air before racing down the left and crossing for Solanke.
Having fluffed his two first half chances the ex-Chelsea man swivelled on the spot and finished smartly – though Martinez stopped another from just yards shortly after.
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With a lead to defend Bournemouth started to sit off a touch more, allowing Villa to find some confidence.
Emery sensed a chance, sending on a trio of subs including Moussa Diaby, whose cross provided the assist for Watkins to send his late header looping in. More

ON this occasion, West Ham’s hopes of yet another Late, Late Show failed to materialise.The Hammers have embraced ‘Moyesie time’ over the past few weeks – struggling for large periods in a match before producing a killer blow in the final minutes.
The spoils were shared between West Ham and Crystal PalaceCredit: AFP
Here’s how the team’s fared on paper
The momentum was very back and forth
Tomas Soucek has been the orchestrator, scoring three last-gasp winners in the club’s last three games – two of them coming in the Premier League.
But here, on a frosty East London afternoon, the Czech giant could not muster a fourth when the David Moyes’ Irons desperately needed it to down Crystal Palace.
Mohammed Kudus was at his electric, scintillating best in the first half, starting and finishing a fine move in the 13th minute for a dream start at the London Stadium.
Yet the hosts failed to kick on, content to see out another narrow victory to make it three Prem wins on the spin for the second time this campaign before a costly second half error.
Konstantinos Mavropanos was at fault, his lazy pass giving Odsonne Edouard a simple finish in the 53rd minute – enough to earn this below-par, injury-hit Palace outfit a valuable point.
West Ham pushed for that injury time sucker punch they have come to love and rely on so much, and the returning Jarrod Bowen came closest with a tame header from six-yards.
A big chance missed to jump into eighth, one that will leave Moyes with a bitter taste. That ruthless edge needs to return should they want to qualify for Europe again next season.
Yet again, Moyes was forced to put out a reshuffled backline with skipper Kurt Zouma missing due to private family reasons. Mavropanos deputised in central defence.
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Odsonne Eduoard made the most of the chances he had
The sight of Bowen back in the starting XI was a welcome one however, having been out since mid-November with a knee injury picked up with England.
Roy Hodgson also put out a side riddled with changes with long-term injuries to Eberechi Eze and Cheick Doucoure, while Jeffrey Schlupp was a late omission with a personal issue.
Defender Chris Richards acted as a holding midfielder alongside Chris Hughes. It was the latter who played his part for all the wrong reasons in West Ham’s opener.
Hughes was slow to react in midfield as Kudus delightfully dinked the ball over his head and drove from deep, and he continued into the box with the Eagles man’s marking slacking.
From the halfway line, James Ward-Powse pinged a peach of a pass to Vladimir Coufal whose cut-back was met by Kudus’ low strike.
The Ghanaian has taken his time adapting to life in England, but he seems to be getting the hang of it now, netting his third Prem strike, while Coufal made it five Prem assists.
Palace keeper Sam Johnstone will also be disappointed having been beaten at his near post with the ball close to his body, although he may point to a small deflection by Marc Guehi.
Johnstone was at least in the right position nine minutes later with Bowen racing through on goal via Nayef Aguerd’s ball over the top. His chipped attempt smacked Johnstone’s chest.
West Ham appeared content to cruise through the rest of the half with Palace, sensing the visitors were struggling to even string a few passes together in attacking areas.
A spark was needed, surprisingly coming from centre back Joachim Andersen standing over a free-kick. The Dane’s whipped shot deflected just past Alphonse Areola’s post.
To Moyes’ anger, West Ham’s sluggishness carried on after the break and were duly punished as Mavropanos decided to gift wrap an equaliser for Palace in the 53rd minute.
Moments before, Edouard had come close from a set-piece, almost connecting to a Guehi ball across goal but for some brave defending by Ward-Prowse.
From bravery to sheet stupidity, Mavropanos was under no pressure from the resulting goal kick before giving an under hit blind back pass that was gobbled up by Edouard.
The bottom corner found with ease by the Frenchman’s left boot and Mavropanos looked to the heavens in despair. It is now seven Prem matches without a clean sheet for the Irons.
West Ham could no longer rest on a lead and were urged forward by a home crowd who had been awoken from their slumber.
Chances came and went. Lucas Paqueta’s beautifully picked out Emerson in the box yet the Italy international’s first-time volley blazed over.
Ward-Prowse, still needing one more Prem free-kick goal to level with David Beckham’s record of 18, ensured that would wait would carry on by smacking one into the wall.
And then came the stoppage time chance. A dinked cross towards the hungry eyes of Soucek, only for the ball to loop over his head and onto Bowen’s.
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A late, late rally but no late, late three points this time for West Ham.
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LIVERPOOL take on Fulham in the Premier League this weekend and they’ll be hoping to build on their point at Manchester City. Marco Silva’s men will be aiming to make it two wins on the bounce following their thrilling 3-2 victory over Wolves on Monday.

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MANCHESTER UNITED were beaten 1-0 by Newcastle at St James’ Park thanks to Anthony Gordon’s second-half goal. The former Everton man tapped home from Kieran Trippier’s cross midway through the second period before Eddie Howe’s men held on to a vital win.

Kick-off time: 8pm
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Newcastle XI: Pope; Trippier, Lascelles, Schar, Livramento; Miley, Burno Guimaraes, Joelinton; Almiron, Isak, Gordon
Man Utd XI: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Shaw, Dalot; McTominay, Mainoo; Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Garnacho; Martial

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Miley needs his Flowers
Some would say Miley has got The Best of Both Worlds right now.
17-years-old, starting for his boyhood club, and thriving in midfield.
He’s done The Climb into the first team, and is playing with all the elegance of someone who has been at the top for years.
The young star is silky on the ball, and has great movement, but also acts as a Wrecking Ball alongside Bruno Guimaraes when needed.
He Can’t Be Tamed in that Magpies midfield, and future superstar Kobbie Mainoo couldn’t get close to him.
There will be no time for a Party In The U.S.A for this Miley, but we could see a Hoedown Throwdown celebration when he bags his first goal, which he was denied by Aaron Wan Bissaka today.
Miley ran the show for Newcastle under the Midnight SkyCredit: Getty
Match stats
These are the full-time match stats between Newcastle and Manchester United, in a game that saw the hosts reach fifth spot in the Premier League table.
Newcastle dominated the game without a doubt, but a late flurry of chances for Manchester United almost saw them claw their way back into the game.

Man of the match
You could give the SunSport man of the match award to four or five of the Newcastle lads out there.
But we are going to give it to Kieran Trippier.
The England right back was sublime in attack and in defence today, and got the assist for Anthony Gordon’s winning goal.
Should he be starting for the Three Lions at EURO 2024?
Newcastle 1-0 Man Utd
FT. Full-time here, and Newcastle United take home all three points which will put them fifth in the Premier League table.
That’s three wins in a row for Newcastle United against Manchester United, thanks to Anthony Gordon’s winner!
Anthony Gordon scored the winner against Man UtdCredit: Getty
Newcastle 1-0 Man Utd
90+8. Matt Ritchie comes on for Newcastle in replacement of Anthony Gordon.
Newcastle have a free kick in their own half which they will pump long.
Newcastle 1-0 Man Utd
90+6. Manchester United have a corner, and Bruno will be whipping this in towards Harry Maguire.
He does so, but Lascelles gets up to clear.
Man Utd will come forwards again, and get themselves a free-kick on the left hand side.
Dubravka does well to claim.
Newcastle 1-0 Man Utd
90+4. Isak tries to escape, and is 1v3 with the Manchester United defence.
He goes down, and there are calls for a foul, but nothing given.
Newcastle 1-0 Man Utd
90+2. Nine minutes for Manchester United to try and find an equaliser here.
It is going to be full steam ahead for the Red Devils now…
Newcastle 1-0 Man Utd
90. We will have NINE minutes of added time at the end of the second half.
Newcastle 1-0 Man Utd
89. MAN UTD SCORE!
Oh no… It is offside.
Anthony strikes the ball following a Luke Shaw cross, it hits Harry Maguire and goes in, but the brutish centre-back is in an offside position.
Newcastle 1-0 Man Utd
88. Hojlund does well to find a ball through to Garnacho but that is sensational defensive work by Kieran Trippier.
Finally a sign of threat from Man Utd, but could it be too little too late here?
Newcastle 1-0 Man Utd
86. Martin Dubravka is coming on for Nick Pope now, and we hope the English keeper gets well soon.
It is actually the Newcastle number one who is coming on.
Newcastle 1-0 Man Utd
84. The referee has had to stop the game as Nick Pope has gone down injured.
He was diving to make a save and looks to have injured his shoulder in the process after Fabian Schar made a block.
Nick Pope looks like he will be replaced here.
The last thing Newcastle need is another injury…
Newcastle 1-0 Man Utd
82. Bruno Guimaraes is such a good footballer.
He has ran the show against Bruno Fernandes in midfield.
There is only room for one Bruno in this town…
Newcastle 1-0 Man Utd
80. Sergio Reguilon and Sofyan Amrabat are coming on for Manchester United.
They are replacing Kobbie Mainoo and Aaron Wan Bissaka.
Newcastle 1-0 Man Utd
78. So close for Lewis Miley!
The ball is cut back to the 17-year-old but Aaron Wan Bissaka makes an incredible block to deny him.
The Newcastle players are screaming handball but there is nothing wrong with that.
Newcastle 1-0 Man Utd
77. Harry Maguire gets a yellow card for a foul on Anthony Gordon.
Newcastle 1-0 Man Utd
75. Manchester United come forwards with Garnacho, but the Argentine youngster’s touch lets him down.
It has just not been good enough from Man Utd in this game, but they find themselves still in with a chance.
Newcastle 1-0 Man Utd
70. Fernandes is up and about and will spend 30 seconds off the pitch before coming back on following his treatment.
Trippier drives a ball towards Anthony Gordon but this time it goes straight out of play.
Newcastle 1-0 Man Utd
68. Bruno Fernandes goes down after he gets his ankle stood on by Fabian Schar.
The medical team are coming on to give him some attention and probably some magic spray to try and remedy that.
Newcastle 1-0 Man Utd
66. Garnacho and Hojlund combine, before the former wastes possession in the middle of the park.
Bruno Fernandes puts in a late challenge trying to win the ball back, and Newcastle have a free kick.
Newcastle 1-0 Man Utd
64. They might be losing this one, but Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw have been sensational tonight for Man Utd.
It would be four or five if it wasn’t for those two…
Newcastle 1-0 Man Utd
60. Anthony and Rasmus Hojlund are ready to come on in place of Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford.
No ice cold Martial on display tonight, and disappointing from Rashford again…
Newcastle 1-0 Man Utd
58. Gordon tries to take on Wan Bissaka after netting his sixth of the season, but this time the right back does well to stop him.
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