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
Smith is making his 100th home start in the Premier League, becoming the first Bournemouth player to reach this milestone in the competition. He attempts to overlap Semenyo but the West Ham defence stand firm to snuff out any danger.
AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United
The away supporters remind Bournemouth fans of their Europa Conference League success under David Moyes. Lopetegui was chosen as the man to replace the Scot, and is yet to convince the travelling West Ham faithful of his credentials. However, his side are giving as good as they get, and more, at the moment.
AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United
Christie battles his way through a couple of tackles in midfield but the hosts once again falter in possession. Iraola will be keen to see his side improve on the ball, as Lopetegui's men are looking the far more assured at present.
AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United
WIDE! Oh, so close for the away side once more. Soler exchanges a one-two with Paqueta before dancing into the area, cutting inside and whipping towards the bottom-right corner. Kepa is completely beaten but Soler's right-footed attempt goes narrowly wide.
AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United
West Ham have lost just two of their last 12 visits to the south coast in the Premier League (W3 D7), avoiding defeat in all three of their trips to Bournemouth during this period (W1 D2). They have made a decent start here, too.
AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United
Kudus breaks through two challenges before Wan-Bissaka's floated cross is headed away at the back post. West Ham are not playing like a side devoid of confidence, and Bowen almost scares the hosts when his driving effort is pushed into the air by Kepa. Another shot on target for the away side.
AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United
Kluivert picks the pocket of Alvarez before sending Evanilson towards goal, though the Bournemouth striker goes down and fails to win what would have been a cheap free-kick. Iraola will be frustrated with that move from his striker.
AFC Bournemouth vs West Ham United
West Ham play some delightful football as Bowen, Kudus and Paqueta combine before Coufal's right-wing cross is cleared behind for a corner. Bowen takes this one, and Kepa parries unconvincingly before claiming on the second attempt.
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