Villa take huge step towards Champions League with 3-1 comeback against Bournemouth

Aston Villa staged a remarkable comeback to pick a crucial 3-1 win over Bournemouth, keeping their Champions League hopes alive.

The match started wrongly for Villa as Dominic Solanke converted a penalty to give Bournemouth the lead.

However, Morgan Rogers leveled the score just before halftime with a stunning strike, resuscitating Villa.

In the second half, the hosts continued their comeback, with goals from Ollie Watkins and Leon Bailey sealing the win and taking them six points clear of Tottenham in the race for a top-four finish.

Despite fatigue from their midweek European game, Villa were strong enough to hold their ground at the Villa Park.