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Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from King Power Stadium

Luke Baker
Saturday 05 October 2024 13:00 BST
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Follow live coverage as Leicester City face AFC Bournemouth 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:

Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth

Leicester are again forced to defend their near post, as Faes blocks off Semenyo, to relieve the pressure.

5 October 2024 15:33

Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth

Tavernier forces a corner for Bournemouth and Okoli heads over for another set piece at the near post.

5 October 2024 15:29

Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth

Kerkez's mishit cross falls kindly for Christie but his shot is bravely blocked behind for a corner by Faes.

5 October 2024 15:26

Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth

Mavididi appeals for a penalty as his cross catches Zabarnyi on the hand inside the Bournemouth box but referee Darren Bond waves it away.

5 October 2024 15:24

Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth

Ayew wins a free kick on half-way as he's pulled back by Senesi.

5 October 2024 15:22

Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth

Semenyo drives forward down the Bournemouth right and his low cross is awkwardly skewed behind for a corner by Okoli.

5 October 2024 15:20

Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth

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5 October 2024 15:17

Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth

Hermansen lofts forward a free kick from half-way, but the hosts are unable to make much of it, and the ball eventually works its way back to the Leicester keeper. Mavidii then drives past Smith inside the box but his dinked cross is headed away.

5 October 2024 15:16

Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth

Two throw ins in quick succession for Bournemouth and they are happy to take their time as Leicester regroup in defence.

5 October 2024 15:13

Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth

The early possession statistics are very even, with 54% for Bournemouth, but that Senesi chance is the closest to an opening so far.

5 October 2024 15:12

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