Bournemouth vs Watford: Sides share points in thrilling draw
Re-live the action from the south-coast
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Callum Wilson and Ryan Fraser struck equalisers just three minutes apart as Bournemouth salvaged a madcap 3-3 Premier League draw with Watford.
Troy Deeney's early brace had Watford 2-0 to the good, before Nathan Ake and Wilson had Bournemouth level - but for less than a minute.
Ken Sema fired in from Deeney's knock-down to nudge Watford into a 3-2 lead, but one the Hornets could only hold for two minutes.
The excellent Fraser's composed finish drew Bournemouth level at 3-3 before half-time, and despite a clutch of Cherries chances after the break, so the scores remained. Re-live the action below:
What time does it start?
Bournemouth vs Watford kicks off at 7:45pm (GMT)
Where can I watch it?
The match will not be shown live on TV or online in the UK. Highlights will be shown on Match of the Day on BBC One at 22:45.
Independent Sport will keep you up to date with all the goals as they go in via our live blog.
Player to watch
Abdoulaye Doucoure: The French midfielder will be delighted with how his season has gone heading into the New Year with three goals and four assists. He came on off the bench last weekend to grab his side a late point against Newcastle. His superb performances have caught the eye of big clubs including PSG and Liverpool. With the form he’s on, he’ll definitely prove a handful for Bournemouth.
Form guide
Bournemouth: LLWLLL
Watford: DLWWDL
Odds
Bournemouth to win: 13/8
Watford to win: 17/10
Draw: 49/20
Prediction
Bournemouth 2-1 Watford: Bournemouth have had a very poor month but they’ve played some tough opponents and are suffering from injuries. I fancy them to edge through this one though against a slowing Watford.
Welcome
Good evening and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of tonight's Premier League football.
We will be focusing on Newcastle vs Manchester United to see whether Ole Gunnar Solskjaer can make it four from four.
Six games for our consumption this evening, with 12 more Premier League clubs looking to get 2019 off to the perfect start.
We'll be bringing you goal updates from the five 7.45pm kick-offs and more detailed coverage of Newcastle and Manchester United at St James' Park, which gets under way at 8.00pm.
Team news from each of the five early games will be in shortly....
TEAM NEWS - Bournemouth vs Watford
Kick-off at the Vitality Stadium has been delayed by 15 minutes due to an incident in the East Stand.
Nevertheless, here is the team news:
TEAM NEWS - West Ham vs Brighton
Samir Nasri comes straight onto the West Ham bench after joining the club this week
Got all of that?
As mentioned, this man returns to the Premier League tonight, Samir Nasri on the bench and ready for action should West Ham call upon him this evening.
Not too long to digest all of the team news elsewhere.
Just a couple of minutes until the starting lineups are named on Tyneside. Will Alexis Sanchez make an immediate return to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first XI?
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