AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Manchester City are reigning champions after beating Liverpool to the finish line in a neck-and-neck 2021/22 title race where a comeback win on the final day of the season against Aston Villa secured a fourth title in five years for Pep Guardiola's side.
Jurgen Klopp's Reds were on course for a quadruple last season but were forced to settle for just an FA Cup and Carabao Cup win and will return trying to win the title again just as they did in 2020.
It was a dramatic season for Chelsea a year ago with Roman Abramovich now replaced by Todd Boehly as owner in west London. He will want an instant return on his hefty investment at Stamford Bridge while Tottenham, back in the Champions League, will want to kick on once more too.
It's not all about the action at the top though with Fulham, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest promoted to the top tier for 2021/22 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton are unbeaten in their last 19 Premier League matches when leading at half-time, dating back to May 2021. They've dropped just two points from this position all season. If Bournemouth can keep causing them problems though, a comeback isn't entirely out of the question.
AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton go in with the half-time lead, but Bournemouth have arguably been the better side. The Cherries have reacted well to Ferguson's goal and have given Steele bits of work to do. De Zerbi will want to see more control from his team in the second half.
AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion
HALF-TIME: BOURNEMOUTH 0-1 BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION
AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Bournemouth get one last chance before half-time. Ouattara fizzes a left-wing cross in the direction of Solanke, who stretches to reach it but can't get that vital touch. Brighton breathe a sigh of relief.
AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Bournemouth look to threaten Steele again but float the ball harmlessly out of play. Brighton will be glad to reach half-time unscathed.
AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion
March cuts inside from the right and fires low at goal with his left foot from outside the box. It's an easy save for Neto.
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