Teenager Rayan scored his first goal in English football as Bournemouth drew with Aston Villa, who missed the chance to go second in the Premier League.
Visitors Villa went ahead in the 22nd minute with their first shot on goal. Morgan Rogers linked up with fellow England international Jadon Sancho and blasted a finish high into the Cherries’ net.
Rayan had headed against the crossbar in the first half and grabbed a memorable equaliser 10 minutes into the second half with a fine solo effort.
The 19-year-old Brazilian, making a first start following his recent move from Vasco da Gama for an initial £24.7m, collected the ball close to the right touchline, ran away from Lucas Digne and shot low past Emiliano Martinez.
Bournemouth came closest to scoring a winner but substitute Ryan Christie had an effort superbly pushed over the bar by Martinez.
Villa would have gone above Manchester City with a victory.
However, this draw leaves them third, on the same points as Pep Guardiola’s City but having played one more game, and now nine points behind leaders Arsenal after the Gunners defeated Sunderland at Emirates Stadium.
Credit: bbc.com
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