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In-form Bournemouth take on Luton Town in the Premier League this afternoon hoping to build on their recent form that has seen the Cherries win four of their last five matches.
They are up to 14th in the table and have a 10-point cushion above the relegation zone. Last time out Andoni Iraola’s side defeated Manchester United 3-0 and they will prove to be difficult opponents for Luton.
The Hatters have lost their last three matches but earned plaudits for their performances against Arsenal and Manchester City. Though they did not win, they challenged both teams and if they can replicate those displays they could earn a more positive result today.
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AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town LIVE: Premier League updatesBournemouth host Luton in the Premier League
Bournemouth XI: Neto; Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez, Cook; Christie, Kluivert, Semenyo; Solanke, Tavernier
Luton XI: Kaminski, Kabore, Mengi, Lockyer, Bell, Doughty, Lokonga, Barkey, Townsend, Adebayo, Brown
58’ GOAL! - Dominic Solanke equalises for Bournemouth (BOU 1-1 LUT)
3’ GOAL! - Elijah Adebayo nods Luton ahead (BOU 0-1 LUT)
AFC Bournemouth 1 - 1 Luton Town FC
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Substitution Andros Darryl Townsend Chiedozie Somkelechukwu Ogbene
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Substitution Elijah Anuoluwapo Oluwaferanmi Oluwatomi Oluwalana Ayomikulehin Adebayo Carlton John Morris
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Goal Dominic Ayodele Solanke-Mitchell
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Christie is positive in possession, with the winger coming inside quickly with the ball before taking a shot with his left foot from the edge of the box. However, he can't get any curl on his effort and it goes well wide.
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town16:14
Senesi barges into Townsend inside Luton's half, with the winger going to the floor and grabbing the ball. The Bournemouth players and manager Iraola are furious with the decision, but the centre-back used excessive force. They cannot find a way through Luton and are letting their emotions get the better of them.
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town16:12
Bournemouth retain possession well inside Luton's defensive third, with Kerkez switching the play over to Tavernier, who taps it across to Christie. He looks for space to shoot before finding Kluivert with a pass down the left, but his cross is poor, and the ball goes out for a goal-kick.
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Adebayo goes to the floor holding his head, with the referee stopping the play. However, he quickly gets back to his feet and the game continues.
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town16:08
Tavernier looks to turn into the provider this time as he slides a pass back to Cook. The Bournemouth midfielder pushes past Barkley on his way into the box but lofts his effort well over.
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Christie approaches the edge of the box before rolling a pass back to Tavernier. He cuts the ball onto his left foot and looks to curl a shot towards the goal, but it is straight at Kaminski.
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This is just the second time Luton have led at half-time away from home in the Premier League this season, after also leading Everton 2-1 at Goodison Park in September, with the score remaining the same at full-time.
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Townsend gets the ball rolling for Luton. No changes for the Hatters at the break.
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town16:04
Iraola has decided to make a change with Bournemouth behind. Billing comes on for Semenyo, who was struggling to get involved on the left side of the pitch.
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town15:58
Luton hadn't scored or conceded in the first 15 minutes of a match this season, but that changed when Adebayo found the net with his header inside three minutes. The Hatters have only had three shots and one on target, accumulating an xG (expected goals) of 0.37, but they have had better individual opportunities than Bournemouth. The Cherries have had 57 per cent of possession, but only two of their eight attempts have been on target, with Kaminski making two simple stops.
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town15:54
Adebayo scored the only goal in the first half to give Luton a 1-0 lead over Bournemouth heading the break. Doughty's inswinging corner from the right found the head of the striker, who nodded his effort into the top corner to score his fifth Premier League goal of the season. Kerkez was causing a few problems down the left, with Solanke nodding his header into Kaminski's gloves. Adebayo then lashed a first-time shot from the right side of the box well over before Tavernier had his drilled effort from the edge saved.
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HALF-TIME: BOURNEMOUTH 0-1 LUTON TOWN
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There will be two minutes of additional time.
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town15:48
SAVE! Senesi chips a pass into the box, with Christie taking it down well on the right before offloading it back to Tavernier. He goes for goal with a low strike, but it goes straight into Kaminski's gloves.
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Semenyo makes a poor pass into Kluivert, with the home fans starting to groan when Bournemouth lose possession. He wins it back well on the left and drives inside, but his shot from the edge of the box is blocked with ease.
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town15:45
Bournemouth are pushing the ball around in Luton's half, but the Hatters are crowding around their own box and making it difficult for the Cherries to create chances in their box. Tavernier then gifts Luton back possession with a loose pass.
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town15:43
Tavernier has shown glimpses of quality in this half, but he needs to be more careful in possession when Bournemouth build their attacks. He has only completed 53.3 per cent of his 15 passes.
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town15:41
Luton have kept possession well for the last couple of minutes, but they lose it cheaply in the midfield, and Tavernier breaks forward on the counter down the right. However, his low cross into Solanke is thumped away.
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Tavernier's inswinging corner from the right is cleared away, but Bournemouth retain possession. He collects it again and curls a cross into the box, but Kluivert's flicked header bounces back to Kaminski.
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Kabore tries to get on the end of a ball down the right but cannot get there before it rolls off the pitch. He then collides with a ball boy and is very apologetic. Thankfully, nobody was hurt.
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Kabore is on the byline in Bournemouth's box and slips a pass through to Adebayo. He picks the unselfish option and tries to play a cross into the box, but Senesi slides across to block.
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town15:34
Bournemouth are unbeaten in their six Premier League games against promoted sides since their return to the division last season (winning four and drawing two), winning each of the previous three in a row. They have had a couple of chances but have not seriously threatened Kaminski.
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town15:32
Barkley loops a delightful free-kick into the middle of Bournemouth's box. The Cherries cannot clear it away after a few attempts, with Lockyer chesting it down well under pressure before sending the ball out for a goal-kick.
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OVER! Adebayo should've scored his second to double Luton's advantage. The striker uses his strength to push away Senesi on the right side of the box but rushes his finish, blasting the ball high and wide of the target. A more composed finish would've seen the Hatters score from their second shot of the game.
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town15:27
SAVE! Bournemouth have their best chance. Kerkez pushes the ball past Townsend on the left and whips a fast cross into the box. Solanke gets away from his marker to send a header towards the goal, but it is straight at Kaminski.
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Mengi barges into the back of Solanke on the edge of Luton's box to get the ball moments before Christie slides through Lockyer to give away a free-kick. The Cherries fans and players both show their annoyance to the referee as they feel they should've had a foul in a shooting position.
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Tavernier tries to get past Lockyer inside Luton's half, but the defender holds his run and forces the Bournemouth midfielder to go back with a pass. Tavernier then waves his arms in frustration at referee Simon Hooper, as he feels he should've had a free-kick.
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Christie chips a cross into the box this time. Brown heads it away as far as Tavernier, who crashes a first-time effort well wide.
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town15:21
Christie plays a quick one-two from a corner on the left before feeding a pass to Tavernier on the edge of the box. He takes a touch inside, but it is heavy, allowing Luton players to get across and block his shot.
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Smith was down for a long time after his battle with Brown, but he is back on his feet and can continue.
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town15:19
Brown and Smith get into a battle on the left just inside Bournemouth's half, with the Luton man landing on the right-back. Smith has stayed down and requires treatment.
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town15:18
CHANCE! Bournemouth are starting to push for an equaliser. Senesi strolls out of the defence and curls a cross towards the back of the box. A heavy touch from Semenyo takes him towards the byline, but he is still able to flash a cross into a dangerous area. Bell then gets across to clear it away.
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Yellow Card Alfie Henry Harman Doughty
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Kabore gets a chance to move forward down the right this time. He cuts a pass back to Townsend, who lifts a cross into the box with his left foot. However, it is just behind Adebayo, who couldn't do much with it.
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Kerkez is getting forward a lot for Bournemouth in the opening exchanges. He combines with Tavernier on the left before laying a pass down the wing to Semenyo, but he cannot get past Kabore.
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town15:08
CHANCE! Kerkez rolls a pass down the left side of the box towards Tavernier. He collects the ball on the byline and lashes a cross across the goal, but Christie cannot turn it in from close range.
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Adebayo is Luton’s top scorer in the Premier League this season with five goals. He is the first player to score in three consecutive top-flight games for the Hatters since Mick Harford in April 1992.
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Assist Alfie Henry Harman Doughty
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Goal Elijah Anuoluwapo Oluwaferanmi Oluwatomi Oluwalana Ayomikulehin Adebayo
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town15:04
Bournemouth have kept a clean sheet in their last two Premier League outings. If there is anyone in a Luton shirt who will be able to unlock the Cherries defence from the wings, it will be Doughty. Only Kieran Trippier (41) has played more successful crosses (including corners) than him (30) in the Premier League this season. In fact, 22 of these have led directly to a shot for Luton (three goals), with only Trippier again creating more chances with his crosses (25).
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town15:02
Bournemouth get this Premier League clash under way. Cook with the first kick.
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town15:01
Luton have won two of their last three league games against Bournemouth (losing one), as many as they had in their previous 10 (drawing four and losing four). Both teams are now on the pitch and are ready to get started.
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town14:45
Luton make two changes to the side that lost against Manchester City in their previous match. Kabore couldn’t play against his parent club but comes into the side on the left, replacing Giles, who moves to the bench. Lokonga makes his third start of the campaign to play in the midfield instead of Marvelous Nakamba. The former Aston Villa man is out through suspension after collecting five yellow cards.
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Iraola names the same Bournemouth side that started in their 3-0 triumph over United in their last Premier League match. Solanke has netted four goals in five fixtures, with the striker looking to score in back-to-back top-flight appearances for the first time in his career.
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LUTON TOWN SUBS: Gabriel Osho, Mads Andersen, Chiedozie Ogbene, Carlton Morris, Tahith Chong, Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu, Jordan Clark, Tim Krul, Ryan Giles.
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LUTON TOWN (3-4-2-1): Thomas Kaminski; Teden Mengi, Tom Lockyer, Amari'i Bell; Alfie Doughty, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Ross Barkley, Issa Kabore; Andros Townsend, Jacob Brown; Elijah Adebayo.
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BOURNEMOUTH SUBS: Chris Mepham, David Brooks, Joe Rothwell, Dango Ouattara, Alex Scott, Luis Sinisterra, Kieffer Moore, Philip Billing, Mark Travers.
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town14:33
BOURNEMOUTH (4-2-3-1): Neto; Adam Smith, Illia Zabarnyi, Marcos Senesi, Milos Kerkez; Lewis Cook, Ryan Christie; Antoine Semenyo, Justin Kluivert, Marcus Tavernier; Dominic Solanke.
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town14:30
Luton have lost four of their last five games in the Premier League but will take some solace in their bright performances. Brentford were the only team to beat the Hatters by more than one goal in that run. United beat them 1-0 in a narrow content, with Luton also taking the lead in matches against Arsenal and Manchester City at Kenilworth Road before succumbing to defeats. Collecting just two wins this campaign, Robert Edwards’ men are 18th in the table and are four points away from safety. They will take some encouragement from their last meeting with Bournemouth, where they beat the Cherries 3-2 in the Championship in January 2022.
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There were questions about Bournemouth’s new manager, Andoni Iraola after the Cherries started the season without a win in their first nine Premier League games. However, he has since led his side to five victories in eight matches, including four in their previous five. Surging up the table from 19th place to 14th, Bournemouth increased the gap between themselves and the bottom three to 10 points after an excellent 3-0 away win against Manchester United in their last outing, their first-ever triumph at Old Trafford. Despite their impressive run of form, they will be wary of Luton. They have only beaten the Hatters in one of their previous six meetings (drawing three and losing two), with this being their first encounter in the top flight.
AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town14:30
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Bournemouth vs Luton line-ups14:06 , Mike Jones
Bournemouth XI: Neto; Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez, Cook; Christie, Kluivert, Semenyo; Solanke, Tavernier
Luton XI: Kaminski, Kabore, Mengi, Lockyer, Bell, Doughty, Lokonga, Barkey, Townsend, Adebayo, Brown
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