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Premier League hits and misses: Do Aston Villa suffer with European hangovers?Plus: Savinho steps up for Pep Guardiola; Keane Lewis-Potter quietly changes the game as Brentford entertain at home and can Nottingham Fore...
Ollie Watkins - Subbed in draw with CherriesWatkins had three shots (two on goal) and created two chances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against AFC Bournemouth.
ImpactWatkins started as Villa's lead striker Saturday. He was unable to find the net, contributing two efforts on target and having another blocked. He was subbed after 82 minutes for Boubacar Kamara. The regular starter is having a productive season, he has netted five and produced two assists. His last goal was three games ago and he created an assist for England during the October international break.
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Youri Tielemans - 11 crosses in draw with CherriesTielemans recorded four shots (one on goal), 11 crosses (three accurate) and eight corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against AFC Bournemouth. In addition, he was given a yellow card i...
ImpactTielemans was one of Villa's key playmakers Saturday making material contributions all over the pitch. In defense he executed two interceptions, a block, a clearance and a tackle. He created 11 crosses and six long balls; and threatened the net with an on target effort and three blocked attempts. The regular starter has created three assists, his last was three matches ago but his previous one to that was back in September.
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Leon Bailey - Creates assist following bench appearanceBailey created an assist in Saturday's 1-1 draw against AFC Bournemouth.
ImpactBailey appeared after 71 minutes Saturday to replace John McGinn with fresh playmaking talent. The strategy worked with his creating the assist for Villa's only goal scored by Ross Barkley. Aside from the assist the Jamaican had little impact on the game. He usually is in the starting 11 and is not having a productive season, this was his second assist and he has not yet found the net.
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Ross Barkley - Finds net following bench appearanceBarkley scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against AFC Bournemouth. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 96th minute.
ImpactBarkley took to the field after 46 minutes Saturday to try and bring fresh energy to Villa's second half. The strategy worked, he found the net to provide the Villains with their only goal. He had another attempt placed off target, contributed a clearance and a blocked shot. The 30-year-old is normally brought on from the bench, this was his first strike and he created an assist back in September.
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Emiliano Martinez - Concedes late goal in drawMartinez registered two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw with AFC Bournemouth.
ImpactMartiniez was not under much pressure Saturday, he pulled off two big saves but only had to face three on target attempts. The Argentinian international has had the help and benefit of a solid defense in front of him this season, he has produced one clean sheet and at 1.2 goals conceded per game he is currently one of the better keepers in the EPL. He faces Tottenham in Villa's next EPL clash, they have netted goals in each of their last eight matches.
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Justin Kluivert - Two shots in draw with VillaKluivert had two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Aston Villa. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 10th minute.
ImpactKluivert started in an attacking midfield role tucked in behind the Cherries central striker, Enes Unal. The Dutchman was lively, firing two threatening efforts at goal, one being on target. He was subbed after 64 minutes. The 25-year-old has appeared in all EPL games this season, starting six of the nine. He usually makes a positive difference to games as he demonstrated in Bournemouth's last against Arsenal where he created an assist and netted a penalty.
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