AFC Bournemouth vs Leicester City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Bournemouth’s prospective new owner Bill Foley watched from the stands as the club mounted a dramatic second-half comeback to stun lowly Leicester City with a 2-1 Premier League win.
Foley’s planned £120million takeover of the Cherries on Saturday moved a step closer to completion after he agreed terms with current owner Maxim Denim.
And the American businessman was able to toast the deal with success on the field thanks to quick-fire goals from Philip Billing and Ryan Christie in a remarkable five-minute spell.
In-form Patson Daka had looked set to spoil the occasion for the south-coast side by firing the struggling Foxes into a 10th-minute lead at Vitality Stadium.
Yet Brendan Rodgers’ visitors paid a heavy price for a string of defensive errors and opting to drop deep as they blew the chance to move out of the relegation zone.
AFC Bournemouth vs Leicester City
Bournemouth are trying to keep the same tempo when moving forward despite trailing as they search for a quick equaliser.
AFC Bournemouth vs Leicester City
Soumare wins the ball for Leicester after Solanke spends too long dribbling. Tielemans tries to find Castagne with a long ball down the right wing, but it is overhit and Bournemouth regain possesion.
AFC Bournemouth vs Leicester City
Castagne is receiving treatment on the pitch for a cut on his cheek.
AFC Bournemouth vs Leicester City
The hosts are starting much more confidently here and are not being fazed by the Leicester press. The are keeping the ball and waiting patiently for another opening.
AFC Bournemouth vs Leicester City
Bournemouth are controlling possession very early here and keeping the ball moving at a good tempo. Christie finds his way into the box after a stumble from Justin, but he stumbles over the ball and loses control.
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