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AFC Bournemouth vs Everton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from Vitality Stadium

Luke Baker
Saturday 04 January 2025 13:00 GMT
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A general view of Vitality Stadium
A general view of Vitality Stadium (Getty Images)

Follow live coverage as AFC Bournemouth face Everton today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.

Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:

AFC Bournemouth vs Everton

It's Bournemouth who have been the dominant side so far, creating 1.03 expected goals (xG) from eight shots. The Toffees are struggling in the final third, producing just three shots with none of those being on target.

4 January 2025 15:38

AFC Bournemouth vs Everton

Pickford sends a long free-kick into the Bournemouth penalty area and Branthwaite is there to win it. Calvert-Lewin tries to reach the flick-on, but he's unable to get there and it's behind for a goal-kick.

4 January 2025 15:34

AFC Bournemouth vs Everton

Broja's game is over as he's unable to recover from his earlier knock. Calvert-Lewin comes on in his place.

4 January 2025 15:32

AFC Bournemouth vs Everton

Everton have two players down once again. Branthwaite clashes with Evanilson and requires treatment, while Broja looks like he's struggling. Dyche is set to make a change with Broja unable to shake off his earlier injury.

4 January 2025 15:31

AFC Bournemouth vs Everton

Bournemouth should score! Semenyo drives at Mykolenko and slots a throughball to Kluivert. He tries to dink Pickford, but the England goalkeeper makes an excellent save. Semenyo then swivels and shoots, but Pickford is there to deny the Cherries once again.

4 January 2025 15:30

AFC Bournemouth vs Everton

Mangala gives the ball away in a dangerous position, and Evanilson runs at Tarkowski. He works it onto his left and strikes from inside the box, but Tarkowski flings himself in front of the shot.

4 January 2025 15:28

AFC Bournemouth vs Everton

Semenyo creates space for himself inside the Everton penalty area, and he looks to pick out a team-mate in the box, but his cross deflects behind for a corner. Christie plays it short before crossing into the danger zone, but Tarkowski heads clear. It eventually falls to Evanilson, who strikes low and hard, but his effort whistles past the post.

4 January 2025 15:24

AFC Bournemouth vs Everton

Ndiaye is also down for the Toffees, and he will require treatment. Thankfully, it looks as though both players are able to continue. Broja still doesn't look comfortable, but he and Ndiaye are back on their feet.

4 January 2025 15:22

AFC Bournemouth vs Everton

Broja has now gone down inside the Bournemouth penalty area, and he's going to require some treatment. The medical team are on the pitch, and there will be a short delay as he's seen to.

4 January 2025 15:20

AFC Bournemouth vs Everton

Bournemouth are enjoying a spell of sustained pressure at the moment, but Everton win it back and can counter-attack. Broja is eventually found inside the box, but he struggles to connect properly with the shot.

4 January 2025 15:19

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