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.
GOAL! Bournemouth 2-3 Watford (Ken Sema, 38 minutes)
THERE ARE MORE!
Watford are back ahead. It is a top volley from Ken Sema, picking out the bottom corner from 20 yards.
But wait...
GOAL! Bournemouth 3-3 Watford (Ryan Fraser, 40 minutes)
WHAT IS IN THE WATER ON THE SOUTH COAST?!?
FOUR GOALS IN SIX MINUTES!
Junior Stanislas' ball across is left by two Bournemouth players, allowing it to run into Ryan Fraser's path, and the Scotsman's firmly struck drive levels things up again.
Crazy stuff.
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United, 43 minutes
With the attacking explosion at the Vitality Stadium, I have rather neglected the action at St James' Park.
It remains 0-0 with half-time drawing near. Manchester United are now in the ascendency with greater control over the game, but the clear chances have dried up a little.
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United, 45 minutes
Mohamed Diame's challenge on Paul Pogba has left him a little sore, and he is down receiving treatment as two minutes of stoppage time are signalled.
Half-time at St James' Park. Newcastle started brightly with chances for Christian Atsu, while Manchester United have had moments, but it is goalless through 45 minutes.
And a remarkable half of football is over at the Vitality Stadium. Bournemouth 3-3 Watford the half-time (!) score.
Ryan Fraser fires home the sixth goal of a ridiculous first half at the Vitality Stadium.
55 minutes
Still just those two goals shared by ten-man Huddersfield and Burnley to speak of in terms of action from the 7.45pm kick-offs.
Deadlock at Stamford Bridge, the London Stadium and Molineux.
GOAL! West Ham 0-1 Brighton (Dale Stephens, 56 minutes)
Goalless no more at the London Stadium!
A well-taken goal from Dale Stephens, meeting a Lukasz Fabianski punch from a Brighton corner on the volley and finding a beautiful finish.
A first ever Premier League goal for Stephens, and Brighton lead.
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