LIVE: Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth | Premier League | Trezeguet starts

Making their first Premier League appearance at Villa Park since May 2016, Aston Villa will welcome Bournemouth to the Midlands on Saturday afternoon.

Dean Smith’s side looked on the verge of pulling off a remarkable 1-0 win away to Tottenham Hotspur in their Premier League return match, but succumbed to three late goals from Mauricio Pochettino’s side. Still, they can hold their heads high after a promising performance.

Bournemouth, meanwhile, got their season off to a stuttering start, throwing away a 1-0 lead in the 88th minute against newly-promoted Sheffield United, but Eddie Howe’s side will be no easy proposition for the Villans.

Last five meetings: Aston Villa v Bournemouth

09 April 2016: Aston Villa 1-2 Bournemouth

08 August 2015: Bournemouth 0-1 Aston Villa

25 January 2015: Aston Villa 2-1 Bournemouth (FA Cup)

05 March 1988: Bournemouth 1-2 Aston Villa

17 October 1987: Aston Villa 1-1 Bournemouth

Aggregate score: Aston Villa (LWWWD) 7-5 Bournemouth (WLLLD)