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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.
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Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth are definitely back in this game now, as Fulham are forced back a few yards for the first time. Iraola will be keen for his team to capitalise on their improvement before the break.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
MISS! Solanke spurns an opportunity to pull his team level, as he escapes his marker at a corner-kick from the left but then fails to convert from close range! It sat awkwardly for the Cherries' main marksman, but that was by far his best chance yet!
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
GOOD STOP! Leno reaches up to punch away a stinging effort by Sinisterra, taken from the edge of the area! The winger sends the ball flying towards the top-left corner, but Fulham's goalkeeper proves equal to it!
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
Play gets back under way after a brief pause for Neto to receive treatment following his close-range save a few moments ago. Fulham are winning the midfield battle so far, but can they go on to extend their advantage before the break?
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
CLOSE! Fulham nearly double their lead, as Castagne pulls back a low cross for Andreas Pereira, whose angled shot from the edge of the area is deflected against Neto! Bournemouth are lucky to escape there - that could have gone anywhere!
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
Sinisterra almost fully capitalises on a loose ball by Castagne, as Bournemouth build down the left and create their first major opening. However, the speedy winger drags his 15-yard shot wide of the near post, leaving Leno untroubled.
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
The home side are back in control of proceedings, as they pass the ball around purposefully just inside Bournemouth's half. They've had some 66 per cent of possession so far, with their visitors often left chasing shadows.
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