Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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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
It's Leicester's turn to spring forward now as Buonanotte tests Kepa from the edge of the box but it's straight at the Spanish stopper.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth
HUGE CHANCE FOR BOURNEMOUTH: The Leicester defence are too static as a free-kick flies in from the left and Senesi heads just wide of the post! So close for the visitors!
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth
We're underway at the King Power Stadium! Leicester v Bournemouth
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth
Despite their struggles, Leicester are not alone in their quest for a first Premier League win of the season, as the Foxes are one of five teams yet to taste victory in the top-flight in 2024/25. The are also consistently finding the back of the net, with eight scored in six games, more than any side in the bottom eight - including Manchester United.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth
Despite not being in the same division last season, Leicester City did secure a win over Bournemouth, as they sealed a 1-0 FA Cup Fifth Round victory at the Vitality Stadium back in February. However, the Cherries have won the last three Premier League meetings between the pair.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is back on the bench, after a touchline ban against Southampton, and he makes one change as Kluivert comes in for Outtara.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth
BOURNEMOUTH SUBS: Mark Travers, Dean Huijsen, Alex Scott, David Brooks, Dango Outtara, Luis Sinisterra, Julian Araujo, James Hill, Enes Unal.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth
BOURNEMOUTH (4-3-2-1): Kepa; Adam Smith, Illia Zabarnyi, Marcos Senesi, Milos Kerkez; Lewis Cook, Ryan Christie; Antoine Semenyo, Macus Tavernier, Justin Kluivert; Evanilson.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth
Cooper makes just one starting change from the defeat at Arsenal, as Winks drops to the bench, and Ayew starts for the hosts. The former Crystal Palace star will slot into a No.10 role with Ndidi dropping back to partner Skipp in defensive midfield.
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