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Follow live coverage as AFC Bournemouth face Southampton today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
AFC Bournemouth 3 - 1 Southampton FC
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Substitution Mateus Gonçalo Espanha Fernandes Adam David Lallana
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton21:27
Dibling is dispossessed and Cook has a chance to travel through the middle for Bournemouth. He slots a throughball in behind for Evanilson to run onto. He latches onto it and looks to catch Ramsdale out with a quick strike, but it's straight into the arms of the Southampton goalkeeper.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton21:25
Kluivert finds himself in behind the Southampton defence, and he floats a delivery to the back post. Tavernier controls and lays it off to Semenyo who strikes, but it's deflected behind for a corner to the Cherries.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton21:23
Semenyo gets the ball on the right-hand side once again, and he drifts onto his left foot. He unleashes a powerful effort from outside of the box, but it's deflected off the side of the pitch for a throw-in. Bournemouth have struggled to maintain their first-half performance since the break.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton21:20
Ouattara, who scored Bournemouth's second goal of the game, is replaced. Kluivert enters the fray for the Cherries.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton21:19
Bournemouth now have a free-kick, and it's going to be delivered into the box. It's delivered to the back post and reaches Senesi who looks to put it back into the danger zone, but his effort is blocked and the attack comes to nothing.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton21:16
Brereton receives the ball on the left and runs at Smith before cutting inside onto his right foot. He sends an effort towards the far corner, but it's a poor effort and it flies into the stands behind the goal.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton21:14
Yellow Card Flynn Downes
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton21:14
Yellow Card Tyler-Jay Robert Dibling
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton21:14
Brereton finds Taylor down the left-hand side, and he has space to deliver a cross into the box. He whips it towards the middle and Stewart rises above his marker, but he can't direct his header on target and it's comfortably over the bar.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton21:11
Yellow Card Yukinari Sugawara
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton21:10
Goal Taylor Jay Harwood-Bellis
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton21:09
Kerkez makes a late challenge on Dibling, and Michael Oliver issues a yellow card.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton21:07
Brereton receives a pass down the left and Southampton look to throw bodies forward. He attempts to find a team-mate with a pass to the edge of the box, but it's a sloppy effort and Bournemouth win it back.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton21:06
Bournemouth get the second half under way at the Vitality Stadium!
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton21:04
Fraser, who struggled to get into the game on the left-hand side of attack, is replaced by Aribo at half-time.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton21:04
Substitution Gnaly Albert Maxwel Cornet Benjamin Anthony Brereton Díaz
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton21:04
Substitution Lesley Chimuanya Ugochukwu Ross Cameron Stewart
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton21:00
Bournemouth have created 1.03 expected goals (xG) throughout the game, with Southampton producing just 0.2 The Saints have now failed to score a first-half goal in 5 of their 6 games, no team has failed to do so more often in the Premier League this season. According to Opta's live win probability calculator, Bournemouth have a 98.6% of holding on to the win, with a draw at 1.2% and a Southampton victory at 0.2%. Martin started the game with no recognised strikers on the pitch, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see the likes of Archer, Stewart, or Brereton introduced early in the second half.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton20:56
Bournemouth go into the break with an emphatic 3-0 lead over struggling Southampton at the Vitality Stadium. The Saints looked the more threatening in the early stages of the game, but it's all gone downhill since then. Iraola's side opened the scoring thanks to a quick free-kick from Tavernier which landed on the foot of Evanilson, who fired into the back of the net on the volley. Shortly after, Cook struck from the edge of the penalty area, and it deflected off Ouattara and crept into the corner beyond Ramsdale. Things went from bad to worse for the Saints as Semenyo toyed with their defence, cutting onto his right foot before unleashing a powerful effort into the corner. Martin's side have it all to do in the second half.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton20:50
HALF-TIME: BOURNEMOUTH 3-0 SOUTHAMPTON
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton20:47
Tavernier is booked for kicking the ball away in the final minutes of the half.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton20:47
The fourth official has indicated that there will be a minimum of three minutes of added time at the end of the first half.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton20:47
Southampton now have a chance as they win a throw-in deep inside the Bournemouth half. Sugawara finds Cornet, but he flings himself to the ground as it goes behind for a goal-kick. Martin's side have looked toothless in attack for the majority of the half.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton20:43
Bournemouth have produced five shots since the last time Southampton had an effort on goal, with three of those ending up in the back of the net. Martin looks on in disbelief on the sideline as he tries to figure out how to get his side back in this one.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton20:40
Assist Lewis John Cook
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Goal Antoine Serlom Semenyo
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton20:39
A pass into the penalty area deflects off Taylor, and it's behind for a corner to Bournemouth. Tavernier heads over to take. It's taken short, eventually finding Cook who delivers. Senesi helps it back in, but Fernandes is there to clear away.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton20:36
There was certainly a stroke of luck with Bournemouth's second goal, but they've been dominant since opening the scoring earlier in the game. Ouattara has scored his first goal in the Premier League this season, netting for the first time since 9th March 2024 against Sheffield United.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton20:34
Assist Lewis John Cook
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton20:33
Goal Dango Aboubacar Faissal Ouattara
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton20:31
Bournemouth take a short free-kick and it's sent to Kerkez who floats a cross towards the back post. Semenyo looks to get there, but he can't get it under control and it's behind for a goal-kick. The Cherries have been on top since opening the scoring.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton20:28
Saved! Dibling gives the ball away in a dangerous position, and Tavernier picks it up between the lines and drives towards the penalty area. He hits a powerful strike at goal and it's flying towards the top corner, but Ramsdale makes a strong save to deny him.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton20:28
Yellow Card Mateus Gonçalo Espanha Fernandes
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton20:26
Bournemouth break through Ouattara, and he shifts it onto his left inside the penalty area before delivering into the box. Harwood-Bellis slides in and makes the block, and it deflects off Ouattara and behind for a goal-kick to Bournemouth.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton20:22
Senesi plays a clever ball over the top of the defence for Ouattara to run onto, and he delivers a low cross into the box. Evanilson looks to get there, but Taylor does well to get back into position and clear off the side of the pitch for a throw-in.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton20:21
Evanilson has scored his first Premier League strike for Bournemouth with what was his 10th attempt on goal for the Cherries in the division. The summer signing owes a lot to Tavernier - his quick thinking created the opportunity.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton20:18
Goal Francisco Evanilson de Lima Barbosa
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton20:17
Bournemouth are awarded a free-kick deep inside the Southampton half, and it's a chance to throw some bodies in the box. Tavernier sends it into the penalty area, but Semenyo can't quite get on the end of it and it's gone behind for a goal-kick.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton20:16
Dibling attempts to get in behind the Bournemouth defence after a long ball over the top by Harwood-Bellis. He knocks it past Senesi and goes to ground, but the referee is having none of it despite his appeals.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton20:13
There's a short break in play after Downes and Christie clash knees during a challenge. Neither player requires treatment, so play can continue. The Saints have been on top so far in this one, producing three shots to Bournemouth's zero.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton20:10
Kepa fails to clear properly and it falls to Fraser outside of the box. The ball set up nicely for him and he attempts an ambitious effort from range on the volley, but Kepa gets down well to make the stop. He initially spills it, but he gathers at the second attempt.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton20:09
Bournemouth look to break down the right-hand side with Smith, and he shifts it out of his feet before delivering into the penalty area. Evanilson tries to cut across Harwood-Bellis to get there, but he fouls the Southampton defender.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton20:05
Close! Ugochukwu bursts down the left-hand side and gets to the byline before pulling it back to the edge of the penalty area. It falls to Cornet who strikes it first time, but it hits the face of Senesi and goes behind for a corner.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton20:04
Downes finds Dibling just outside the penalty area, and he looks to dance his way into the Bournemouth box. He works it onto his left and sends a shot towards goal, but it's deflected and falls into the arms of Kepa.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton20:01
Dibling gets the game under way for Southampton at the Vitality Stadium!
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton19:58
The players are making their way out onto the pitch ahead of kick-off.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton19:53
Meanwhile, Martin makes two alterations from Southampton's 1-1 draw with Ipswich nine days ago. Archer drops to the bench, leaving the Saints with no recognised strikers on the pitch. Lallana also makes way, with Ugochukwu and Cornet coming into the starting XI.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton19:48
Iraola has made three changes from the Bournemouth side that started the 3-0 defeat against Liverpool at Anfield last time out in the Premier League. Smith returns at right-back, replacing Araujo - the experienced defender will captain the Cherries. Huijsen also drops to the bench with Senesi coming back in. In attack, Kluivert takes his place among the substitutes as Ouattara is given a start.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton19:42
SOUTHAMPTON SUBS: Alex McCarthy, Kyle Walker-Peters, Joe Aribo, Adam Armstrong, Adam Lallana, Ross Stewart, Ben Brereton, Cameron Archer, Paul Onuachu.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton19:42
SOUTHAMPTON (4-2-3-1): Aaron Ramsdale; Charlie Taylor, Jan Bednarek, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Yukinari Sugawara; Lesley Ugochukwu, Flynn Downes; Ryan Fraser, Mateus Fernandes, Maxwel Cornet; Tyler Dibling.
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BOURNEMOUTH SUBS: Dean Huijsen, David Brooks, Alex Scott, Luis Sinisterra, Justin Kluivert, Julian Araujo, Max Aarons, Enes Unal, Mark Travers.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton19:42
BOURNEMOUTH (4-2-3-1): Kepa; Milos Kerkez, Marcos Senesi, Illia Zabarnyi, Adam Smith; Ryan Christie, Lewis Cook; Marcus Tavernier, Dango Ouattara, Antoine Semenyo; Evanilson.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton19:37
Southampton haven’t conceded a goal in any of their last three Premier League away games against Bournemouth – only against Swansea between 2013 and 2016 have they kept four consecutive clean sheets on the road in the competition. Russell Martin’s men have picked up just one point in their opening five Premier League matches in 2024-25, their fewest at this stage of a league season since 1998-99 when they had no points after five games. In fact, the Saints are winless in their last 18 Premier League matches (D5 L13) since a 1-0 win over Leicester City in March 2023. The last side to have a longer winless run were Norwich City between March 2020 and October 2021 (20 games).
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton19:34
Bournemouth have lost five of their last eight Premier League matches (W1 D2) – they had won five of their previous eight games beforehand (D1 L2). The Cherries currently sit in 13th place on five points after five games. Bournemouth were defeated 3-0 in their last Premier League match at Anfield against Liverpool. Andoni Iraola’s side have lost five of their seven Premier League games played on a Monday (W1 D1); among teams to play five or more matches on this day of the week in the competition, their loss rate of 71% is the highest. Having won their first Premier League home game against Southampton in March 2016, Bournemouth are now winless in their last five against Saints at the Vitality Stadium in the competition (D2 L3).
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton19:34
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Premier League fixture between Bournemouth and Southampton at the Vitality Stadium.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton19:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
AFC Bournemouth vs Southampton18:00
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