AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.

Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.

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AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United

Aarons is down for the home side in need of treatment after taking a knock.

12 August 2023 16:30

AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United

Brooks has space on the edge of the box and angles a strike towards goal, but he sends his effort comfortably wide of the target.

12 August 2023 16:29

AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United

Substitution Ryan Christie Kieffer Roberto Francisco Moore

12 August 2023 16:23

AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United

OFF THE BAR! Bournemouth come close to a leveller courtesy of a brilliant strike from Rothwell. He steps inside Fornals on the left flank and bends a right-footed strike towards the top-right corner that beats Areola, but clatters the bar and bounces over.

12 August 2023 16:22

AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United

Solanke almost takes the ball away from Zouma following a low cross from Kluivert, but Aguerd is on hand to help his team-mate bundle the ball behind.

12 August 2023 16:21

AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United

OVER! Billing lines up a blast from the free-kick that takes a knick off the West Ham wall and travels over the bar.

12 August 2023 16:17

AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United

Senesi is withdrawn by the Cherries after taking a blow to the head and is replaced by Mepham at the back.

12 August 2023 16:17

AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United

Substitution Jaidon Kya Denley Anthony Justin Dean Kluivert

12 August 2023 16:16

AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United

Paqueta brings down Aarons on the edge of the West Ham penalty area. The Cherries have a free-kick in a threatening position. Can they make it count?

12 August 2023 16:16

AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United

West Ham probe in the final third as Emerson steers a cutback to Paqueta. He shoots first-time on his left foot, but his goalbound effort is charged down by Zabarnyi.

12 August 2023 16:14