Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League latest score, goals and updates from fixture
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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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Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
Moving above their opponents in the Premier League table with a first top-flight victory of the year, Fulham come out on top after an action-packed 90 minutes at Craven Cottage, where it ends 3-1 to the hosts. After De Cordova-Reid's opening goal, Muniz struck twice either side of Senesi's superb reply, and when Bournemouth's deficit was extended to two goals shortly after they'd pulled one back, they had another mountain to climb. Despite laying siege to the Cottagers' penalty area - racking up numerous corners and shots - the visitors were ultimately short of a clinical edge up front. While Fulham play host to Aston Villa in seven days time, Bournemouth are next in action at Newcastle United, when they will again try to post their first league win of 2024. That's all from today's live coverage, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth are still flying forward in numbers, with Fulham now camped on the edge of their own area. It's a commendable approach from the Cherries, who are surely beaten now.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
The ball drops nicely for Semenyo just inside the box, but he lashes a hurried shot over the crossbar before holding his head in his hands. Bournemouth have lacked some finesse in the final third today.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
As at the end of the first half, there are to be at least seven minutes added to the second. Incredibly, Bournemouth have racked up 24 shots in this game, but they've only broken through once so far.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
Ouattara beats the on-rushing Leno to a long ball into the area, but the substitute must ultimately settle for a corner-kick. It comes to nothing, and Bournemouth's slim hopes recede further.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
If anything, Bournemouth have lost some momentum since making their substitutions. Fulham look more comfortable, as they sense three points are almost in the bag.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
After a brief moment of concern, Joao Palhinha is able to overcome a knock and continue; this open-ended encounter thunders on towards its climax.
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