West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from London Stadium
The 2023/24 Premier League season is under way and you can follow every game and every goal right here with The Independent.
This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
A lovely defence-splitting pass from Cook plays Tavernier down the right side of the box. The winger tries to cut the ball towards Solanke but West Ham clear the threat away.
West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
Ward-Prowse is really struggling out on this left flank. The midfielder has had just ten touches of the ball so far this game, the joint-fewest of any West Ham player so far.
West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
Dominic Solanke has now scored 13 Premier League goals this season – only Joshua King in 2016-17 (16) and Callum Wilson in 2018-19 (14) have scored more in a single top-flight campaign for Bournemouth.
West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
Soucek pulls back Cook in the middle of the park to give away another foul. That's greeted by more groans from the home fans in attendance who are less than impressed with the start their side have made to this contest.
West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
Scott delivers his ball to the near post but Christie's looping header goes comfortably over the bar.
West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
Another well-worked move from Bournemouth as Mavropanos heads Scott's fierce cross behind for another corner.
West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
West Ham have not clicked into gear so far this match, with the home side registering just one shot so far this game.
West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
Tavernier feeds Semenyo and it's a great little run from the winger to get himself into the box. His eventual left-footed effort takes a deflection off Mavropanos but goes out for a corner. The corner is whipped in by Scott but Areola clings on after it flicks off Solanke's arm.
West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
Kudus does well to hassle Kelly off the ball down the left side but Bowen eventually loses the ball on the edge of the box. Bournemouth break before Cook's long-range effort has Areola worried for a moment but the effort sails well wide of the target.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments