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! Newcastle 0-2 Manchester United (Marcus Rashford, 80 minutes)
Game over.
Romelu Lukaku moves down the right and draws the Newcastle defence to him, squaring for Alexis Sanchez in space on the edge of the box.
The whole defensive unit is shifted towards Lukaku, and Sanchez draws the two defenders on the other side to him, leaving Marcus Rashford completely free on the left.
Rashford is found simply by Sanchez, takes a touch and slots past Martin Dubravka.
A hard-earned point for Southampton. A disappointing draw for Chelsea. 0-0.
From 2-0 down, West Ham secure a point thanks to two goals from Marko Arnautovic. West Ham 2-2 Brighton.
Two late goals from Crystal Palace are enough to notch a very good away win at Molineux. It finishes 2-0 to the visitors.
A crucial three points for Burnley, with goals from striking duo Chris Wood and Ashley Barnes turning things around after Steve Mounie gave Huddersfield the lead, Christopher Schindler's red card proving costly for David Wagner's side. 2-1.
Newcastle 0-2 Manchester United, 87 minutes
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will make his final alteration, with Jesse Lingard stripped and ready.
Marcus Rashford pulls himself wide out to the left touchline to leave himself as long a walk as possible off the pitch as he is replaced.
Bournemouth 3-3 Watford, 85 minutes
After six goals in the first half, surprisingly there has been no goal action in the second 45 minutes at the Vitality.
Troy Deeney does have the ball in the net after heading home from Tom Cleverley's cross, but Deeney has fouled Nathan Ake and the goal will not count.
Newcastle 0-2 Manchester United, 90 minutes
Six minutes for Manchester United to see out what would be just their third clean sheet of the season.
Newcastle 0-2 Manchester United, 90 + 3 minutes
A cross into the box bounces around a number of Newcastle and Manchester United players, but the hosts aren't able to make telling contact to get a shot away.
Manchester United then break, and Paul Pogba is able to charge free and round Martin Dubravka. His touch makes the angle tight and he can only bend the ball into the side netting.
Six goals in the first half, none in the second. Honours even at the Vitality Stadium as Bournemouth and Watford take a point apiece.
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