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, 62 minutes
Jonjo Shelvey will offer greater ability with the ball at his feet compared to Mohamed Diame, even if he lacks the physical traits of his stricken teammate.
Twice he manages to set Ayoze Perez free but on both occasions Manchester United defenders are there to make the challenge.
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United, 63 minutes
Two changes from Manchester United, and how's this for a double substitution?
Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez on for Anthony Martial and Juan Mata...
GOAL! Newcastle 0-1 Manchester United (Romelu Lukaku, 64 minutes)
Instant. Impact.
40 seconds after coming on, Romelu Lukaku puts Manchester United ahead.
Marcus Rashford again looks to test Martin Dubravka with a speculative free kick.
Again it is of a dipping ilk, though Dubravka should cope with it comfortably.
The Slovakian does not, however, awkwardly spooning the ball away from him as it pitches just in front of his outstretched hands.
And Lukaku is quickest to react, stabbing home.
1-0 to the visitors.
GOAL! Wolves 0-1 Crystal Palace (Jordan Ayew, 83 minutes)
A much-maligned decision from Roy Hodgson, but Jordan Ayew's selection has paid off!
A shot across goal rolls perfectly into Ayew's path, and the Ghanaian takes a touch before knocking home the opener.
Mind you, Ayew looked some distance offside as the shot was struck. Controversial, but Palace are ahead.
Newcastle 0-1 Manchester United, 69 minutes
Kenedy will be Rafa Benitez's second change, with the Brazilian replacing Ayoze Perez as Newcastle look to get back in the game.
Newcastle 0-1 Manchester United, 72 minutes
Paul Pogba powers away from Jamaal Lascelles and has two teammates waiting for passes to either side, but can't get the ball past Paul Dummett.
Pogba recovers the ricochet off the Newcastle defender, and Jonjo Shelvey catches him rather recklessly as he tries to beat him to it. Andre Marriner doesn't fully spot the nature of the contact, and thus Shelvey is fortunate to escape without a booking.
Newcastle 0-1 Manchester United, 75 minutes
DeAndre Yedlin has a yard on Luke Shaw and that is plenty for the rapid right-back, with Shaw forced to haul him down and pick up a booking.
From the free kick, Manchester United fail to get their defensive header clear of danger and it is Christian Atsu (who must have a magnet in his boots) there to pick it up.
Again he fails to hit the target. He's had his opportunities.
RED CARD! Robbie Brady is sent off in stoppage time! Huddersfield 1-2 Burnley
Both teams down to ten men now!
Into five minutes of stoppage time at the John Smith's Stadium but Burnley will have to see the rest of the game out without Robbie Brady.
He lunges in on Isaac Mbenza from behind and the referee reaches for the red card.
A late twist?
PENALTY! Four minutes into added time and Crystal Palace will have a chance to seal it at Wolves...
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