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Tottenham vs Watford as it happened as Dele Alli, Eric Dier and Heung-Min Son all scored

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Joe Miles
Friday 07 April 2017 15:35 BST
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Dele Alli and Eric Dier celebrate
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Tottenham take on Watford at White Hart Lane hoping to keep up the pressure on Chelsea in the Premier League title race.

A win for Spurs would take them to within four points of the top, before league leaders Chelsea play away to Bournemouth later today.

Both teams have a number of injuries to contend with, although captain Hugo Lloris does return for Spurs.

Watford meanwhile will be playing 'without a defence' according to manager Walter Mazzarri because of a number of injuries and a suspension for Sebastian Prödl.

Follow it live...

What time is it?

The game kicks off at 12.30pm at White Hart Lane.

What channel is it on?

The game is on Sky Sports 1 with coverage beginning at 11.30am.

It’s a big game for…

Vincent Janssen. All has not gone to plan since the big Dutchman's arrival in the Premier League and with Harry Kane now on his way back he'll need a positive performance to stay in his manager's thoughts.

Earlier this season...

Player to watch…

Dele Alli. The England man has been on fire since the turn of the year and has scored five in his last eight games in all competitions. With Kane still working his way back Alli is Spurs' main attacking threat.

Form guide…

Tottenham: W W W W W

Watford: D L L W W

Odds…

Tottenham: 1/4

Draw: 11/2

Watford: 14/1

42 MINS

GOAL

BOURNEMOUTH 1 - 2 CHELSEA

King strikes the ball from the edge of the area, it takes a lucky deflection from Luiz and it flies past Courtois. The 25-year-old has put the Cherries back into this fixture at a crucial time.

Joe Miles8 April 2017 18:13

45 MINS

There will be a minimum of two additional minutes.

Joe Miles8 April 2017 18:15

HALF TIME

BOURNEMOUTH 1 - 2 CHELSEA

It looked like it was all over at Dean Court following goals from Costa and Hazard, but a late strike from King has certainly provided extra impetus for the home side. Chelsea were in cruise control for the majority, but the late goal has certainly provided a problem for Conte's men. It's all to play for in the second half.

Joe Miles8 April 2017 18:18

45 MINS

Bournemouth kick off to get the second half under way. Game on!

Joe Miles8 April 2017 18:33

47 MINS

The ball goes over the top to Afobe, but Courtois is too quick off his line to collect possession.

Joe Miles8 April 2017 18:35

50 MINS

Alonso charges into the box from a wide left position, but his final ball falls straight into the hands of Boruc. 

Joe Miles8 April 2017 18:37

51 MINS

King presses forward, before threading it through to Fraser. The 23-year-old's attempted ball into the box is intercepted, but it's encouraging to see from the home side. There's certainly been an element of confidence surrounding Howe's men, since the goal just before the interval. 

Joe Miles8 April 2017 18:39

54 MINS

Hazard volleys a delivery across the face of goal, but the ball was carrying too much pace for Costa to connect with it. That will be a wake up call for Bournemouth.

Joe Miles8 April 2017 18:41

57 MINS

The ball goes wide to Alonso, who sends the ball exquisitely into the danger zone. It falls to the feet of Costa, but the Spanish striker completely miss-kick's the effort and it falls to the Bournemouth defender.

Joe Miles8 April 2017 18:44

58 MINS

Yellow card: Kante picks up a booking for tripping up King from behind.

Joe Miles8 April 2017 18:45

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