Bournemouth-Aston Villa: Villa win 0-1 in season opener

Maybe we call Sherwood ‘Tactics Tim’ for a reason

Aston Villa headed to the South Coast on Saturday to engage in what most thought would be an attacking affair. It wasn’t, thanks to some mature tactics from Tim Sherwood.

Aston Villa 1 - 0 Bournemouth Tactics Talk

Player Ratings: New-look Villa beat Bournemouth

Aston Villa recovered from a lackluster first half to control the second half at Bournemouth in the Premier League opener, resulting in a 1-0 victory thanks to some of Tim Sherwood's new signings. Vote for your Man of the Match below!

AVFC open season with 0-1 win over AFCB!

Aston Villa traveled to Bournemouth for their first-ever Premier League match and upended the narrative in a 0-1 win.

WATCH: It's a score-ner!

Bournemouth-Villa: How to watch, open thread, more

The Premier League season is finally here, and we've got everything you need to follow along with Aston Villa's trip to AFC Bournemouth.

Striker the big question mark for Villa

No one man can fill the enormous hole left up top by Christian Benteke, but that's not the goal. Someone must take the place on the teamsheet, who will it be?

Predicted XI for Bournemouth-Villa

Aston Villa will be limited in their starting XI against Bournemouth by fitness concerns.

AFCB vs. AVFC: Goals await on the South Coast

The time is finally here, as Aston Villa travel to AFC Bournemouth to open Tim Sherwood’s first full season in charge. Expect some goals.

Four set to miss opener

Aston Villa will likely be missing Jack Grealish, Carles Gil, Jores Okore, and Carlos Sanchez from their opening match against Bournemouth.