Premier League as it happened: Swansea move away from drop zone as Bournemouth and Southampton win
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Your support makes all the difference.The focus for the 3pm Premier League kick-offs is the fight for relegation, as Swansea can move four points clear of the drop with Hull to play on Sunday.
Middlesbrough were confirmed as a Championship side for next season on Monday, joining already-relegated Sunderland, leaving the Swans and Hull battling to avoid the final place.
A win for Swansea away to Sunderland will leave Hull needing a win to avoid relegation.
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Friday’s Premier League results:
- Everton 1 Watford 0
- West Bromwich Albion 0 Chelsea 1
Saturday’s Premier League fixtures:
- Manchester City 2 Leicester City 1
- Bournemouth 2 Burnley 1
- Middlesbrough 1 Southampton 2
- Sunderland 0 Swansea 2
- Stoke vs Arsenal (5.30pm)
Sunday’s Premier League fixtures:
- Crystal Palace vs Hull City (12.00pm)
- West Ham United vs Liverpool (2.15pm)
- Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United (4.30pm)
Middlesborough 0 Southampton 2: PENALTY MISS! Southampton should be three up after Long is brought down by Guzan but Long blasts his kick off the top of the crossbar.
GOAL! Middlesborough 1 Southampton 2 - Patrick Bamford
First goal in the Premier League and for Boro for Bamford, he heads in from a corner. The home side are back within a goal.
GOAL! Bournemouth 1 Burnley 1 - Sam Vokes
That's against the run of play and Burnley are level. Vokes heads in an equaliser.
GOAL! Bournemouth 2 Burnley 1 - Josh King
That didn't last long, Josh King restores Bournemouth's lead with his 16th goal of the season.
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