Bournemouth: Arrizabalaga, Smith, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez, Adams, Cook, Semenyo, Scott, Tavernier, Evanilson.
Subs: Dennis, Senesi, Brooks, Kluivert, Soler, Jebbison, Araujo, Hill, Winterburn.
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne, Kamara, Onana, Rogers, Asensio, Ramsey, Watkins.
Subs: Olsen, Disasi, Barkley, McGinn, Torres, Garcia, Malen, Maatsen, Bailey.
Referee: Stuart Attwell.
VAR: Chris Kavanagh.
Bournemouth is making three changes to the lineup following their 2-1 win against Arsenal last weekend. Antoine Semenyo, Alex Scott, and Captain Adam Smith will step back into the starting eleven. Meanwhile, Julian Araujo and Justin Kruyveld will sit on the bench, and Dango Outara is sidelined due to injury.
Aston Villa has also opted for four changes after their recent 1-0 victory over Fulham. Tyrone Mings, Jacob Ramsey, Lucas Digne, and Amadou Onana are back in action. Poe Torres, Ian Matzen, and captain John McGinn will be on the bench, and last week’s standout player, Youri Tielemans, is unfortunately out for the rest of the season.
This week has showcased the excitement that comes with European competitions. It’s likely both teams are eager for a taste of that UEFA glory next season. As the day kicked off, Aston Villa seemed on track for a spot in the Conference League, while Bournemouth, in eighth place, was outside the qualification zones. However, Villa is still close to potentially landing a Champions League position, and if Manchester City clinches the FA Cup and Newcastle stays in the top six, eighth place could suffice for the Cherries. So, tonight’s match at Dean Court is quite pivotal. Kick-off is set for 5:30pm BST. Let’s see how it unfolds!
While there’s also been some heartache, especially for Arsenal fans recently, let’s leave them to recover without any extra stress.
