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.
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United, 22 minutes
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team don't look too concerned by Newcastle's early openings, and Paul Pogba particularly seems free of defensive responsibilities.
The Frenchman is moving in all directions, picking up the ball regularly and is starting to make things happen.
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United, 24 minutes
Nearly for Marcus Rashford!
A long ball is allowed to bounce through by the Newcastle defence and Rashford is so close to getting a touch on it, but Martin Dubravka is out swiftly to get his foot to it first.
Anthony Martial then slices on to the roof of the net. Chances are coming for the visitors.
GOAL! Huddersfield 1-1 Burnley (Chris Wood, 40 minutes)
All square!
Dwight McNeill opened his Premier League account against West Ham earlier in the week but turns provider on this occasion, finding Chris Wood from the left and Wood finds a lovely finish to level for Burnley.
GOAL! Bournemouth 0-2 Watford (Troy Deeney, 26 minutes)
Two for Troy Deeney!
A strong run from Gerard Deulofeu results in a a free ball in the Bournemouth area, and Deeney is again the man there to make the hosts pay, notching a double with a first-time finish.
RED CARD! Christopher Schindler is sent off! Huddersfield 1-1 Burnley, 42 minutes
Oh dear!
A bad couple of minutes for Huddersfield. Christopher Schindler is forced to haul down Dwight McNeill, but the German has already been booked and thus receives his second yellow and will have to leave the field.
Erik Durm is brought on to shore things up defensively. A good chance for a crucial away win for Burnley, now.
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United, 32 minutes
Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial combine and the ball squirms across in Juan Mata's direction.
The Spaniard manages to get to the ball first ahead of a slumbering Paul Dummett, but Martin Dubravka is again quick to come out and block Mata's attempt to round him with his legs.
Half-time in the 7.45 kick-offs. 1-1 between Huddersfield and Burnley, but goalless elsewhere.
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United, 34 minutes
A cross stood up to the far post is won by Salomon Rondon, but the Venezuelan can't generate the force required to keep his header down and still trouble David De Gea. Over the bar.
Rondon had fouled Victor Lindelof, anyway.
GOAL! Bournemouth 1-2 Watford (Nathan Ake, 34 minutes)
Bournemouth back in it!
He was an injury doubt before the game, but Nathan Ake was fit to start and is on hand to turn in after Ben Foster saved Well from Dan Gosling.
GOAL! Bournemouth 2-2 Watford (Callum Wilson, 37 minutes)
Two in quick succession and Bournemouth are back level!
Quite the riposte from Eddie Howe's side - Callum Fraser is the architect, but it is a lovely header from Callum Wilson, looping the ball over Ben Foster in the Watford goal to level things up at the Vitality Stadium.
Four goals in the first 40 minutes, and you sense there'll be more...
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