AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as AFC Bournemouth face West Ham United 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 West Ham United
Substitution Francisco Evanilson de Lima Barbosa Enes Ünal
AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United
Bournemouth have scored a league-high total (nine) and percentage (39%) of their Premier League goals in the final 15 minutes of games this season. Will that run continue here?
AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United
It is still all-out attack from Lopetegui. Summerville, one of West Ham's more in-form players in recent weeks, comes on for Alvarez.
AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United
WHAT A STOP! Fabianski keeps his side level with a fine save. Christie's right-sided corner finds Evanilson at the near post before the striker's glancing header is palmed away from the top-right corner by the West Ham goalkeeper.
AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United
Substitution Mohammed Kudus Oliver James Scarles
AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United
A delightful reverse pass from Christie frees Evanilson but the striker sees his left-footed attempt blocked. West Ham race down the other end, with Kudus escaping in behind before Zabarnyi produces an excellent last-ditch tackle to protect Kepa's goal.
AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United
Bournemouth have won four of their last five home Premier League games (L1) with those victories coming against Tottenham, Manchester City, Arsenal and Southampton. They are on their way to a stalemate here, however, unless Iraola's men can magic up some late drama.
AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United
A corner for West Ham comes as Alvarez's optimistic long-range effort gets deflected behind. Paqueta swings in once more from the left but Mavropanos can only head harmlessly off target from near the penalty spot.
AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United
Semenyo goes straight down the tunnel after his removal, suggesting an injury rather than a tactical tweak. Iraola will be desperate to protect his star attacker heading into a busy festive period. Can Brooks make the required difference for the hosts?
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