The Holy Trinity: Aston Villa conclusions from Premier League thrashing of Bournemouth

Villa popped the Cherries in the last game before the international break

Sunday’s Premier League fixture was a big success and an almost perfect way to go into the final international break of 2025.

Aston Villa beat AFC Bournemouth 4-0 at Villa Park to move into the top six in the Premier League and it was a fantastic all-round performance as Unai Emery’s team wiped the floor with one of the division’s best, smartest and most in-form sides.

The only slight fly in the ointment is that Villa didn’t manage to get Ollie Watkins a goal. The striker played well and moved sharply. For the first time in a few weeks the opportunities were there, especially once Villa went in front in the first half.

Gradually, those opportunities became shooting chances. He looked more confident. It started to feel as if he could score. It’s a shame he didn’t but it’s performances like this one, not Liverpool, that will get him going again.

Here’s your Holy Trinity of match conclusions from Villa’s win against Bournemouth.