AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as AFC Bournemouth face Southampton 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 Southampton
Bournemouth break through Ouattara, and he shifts it onto his left inside the penalty area before delivering into the box. Harwood-Bellis slides in and makes the block, and it deflects off Ouattara and behind for a goal-kick to Bournemouth.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton
Senesi plays a clever ball over the top of the defence for Ouattara to run onto, and he delivers a low cross into the box. Evanilson looks to get there, but Taylor does well to get back into position and clear off the side of the pitch for a throw-in.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton
Evanilson has scored his first Premier League strike for Bournemouth with what was his 10th attempt on goal for the Cherries in the division. The summer signing owes a lot to Tavernier - his quick thinking created the opportunity.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton
Bournemouth are awarded a free-kick deep inside the Southampton half, and it's a chance to throw some bodies in the box. Tavernier sends it into the penalty area, but Semenyo can't quite get on the end of it and it's gone behind for a goal-kick.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton
Dibling attempts to get in behind the Bournemouth defence after a long ball over the top by Harwood-Bellis. He knocks it past Senesi and goes to ground, but the referee is having none of it despite his appeals.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton
There's a short break in play after Downes and Christie clash knees during a challenge. Neither player requires treatment, so play can continue. The Saints have been on top so far in this one, producing three shots to Bournemouth's zero.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton
Kepa fails to clear properly and it falls to Fraser outside of the box. The ball set up nicely for him and he attempts an ambitious effort from range on the volley, but Kepa gets down well to make the stop. He initially spills it, but he gathers at the second attempt.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton
Bournemouth look to break down the right-hand side with Smith, and he shifts it out of his feet before delivering into the penalty area. Evanilson tries to cut across Harwood-Bellis to get there, but he fouls the Southampton defender.
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