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
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AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United
Bowen and Coufal combine before the former's low cross deflects off Huijsen, forcing Smith to head behind for a corner when not sure who was sneaking in to attack. Paqueta delivers towards the near post but Christie leaps up to clear.
AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United
Iraola gestures towards the touchline as Zabarnyi gets back to his feet following that Bowen challenge. The centre-back will not be going off, but the Bournemouth head coach is set to make a double change in search of the opening goal.
AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United
Zabarnyi nips in front of Bowen and seems to be caught by a late challenge to the ankle from the West Ham forward. The Bournemouth centre-back stays down, beating the ground in pain as the referee halts play once more.
AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United
There is another brief pause as the referee goes and flashes another yellow card towards the West Ham bench. Lopetegui is not too happy on the touchline, and his mood will not be improved by that caution.
AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United
Coufal whips a looping delivery towards the penalty spot, from which Fullkrug attempts an audacious overhead kick. The effort sails over, though at least has the West Ham supporters interested after a period of watching their side on the back foot.
AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United
Fabianski has already made five saves this game, his most this season in the Premier League, and a tally he last bettered in April against Fulham (eight). Lopetegui will be pleased with his goalkeeper's resilience, though won't want to invite too much pressure on his defence.
AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United
Moments before Fullkrug's introduction, Kluivert pulled back for Semenyo before the Bournemouth striker saw a right-footed drive deflected behind by Kilman. Fullkrug's arrival provides the needed cover from the home side's corner, though, as West Ham clear with ease.
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