Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result ...
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Follow live coverage as Leicester City face AFC Bournemouth 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:
Leicester City FC 1 - 0 AFC Bournemouth
17:01
Huge relief for the home fans at the King Power Stadium as Leicester battle over the line to a first top-flight win of the season. Cooper's team were forced to dig deep throughout the second half, with Faes and Okoli excellent at the heart of the Foxes defence, as they constantly slammed the door on the Cherries. The hosts ended the game with an xG of 0.61, compared to Bournemouth's 1.41, but the only number they will care about is Buonanotte's winner.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth16:59
It's all over! The Foxes have their first Premier League win of the season...FULL-TIME: Leicester 1-0 Bournemouth!
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth16:56
Kepa is up for a corner!
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth16:55
Another half chance for Bournemouth as Unal flings himself at a back post cross from Brooks but his effort is over the bar!
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth16:54
Soumare booked for time wasting and the home fans enjoyed that!
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth16:54
Five added minutes for Leicester to try and dig in as Semenyo blasts one over the top.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth16:50
Another Leicester change, as Cooper tries to eat down the clock, with Ayew off for Soumare.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth16:49
Leicester are completely penned back inside their own defensive third now as they try and hold on.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth16:44
Yellow Card Marcos Nicolás Senesi Barón
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth16:44
Skipp gives away a free kick in midfield but Leicester stand firm to clear away again.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth16:43
Mavididi is off for Fatawu.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth16:43
Leicester's goal scorer Buonanotte is replaced by De Cordova-Reid.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth16:43
Evanilson is off and Brooks is on.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth16:40
Leicester have dropped really deep now as they look to get over the line - it's all one-way traffic heading towards their goal. Evanilson gets up well from a cross but his header flashes wide.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth16:35
Substitution Ryan Christie Enes Ünal
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth16:34
Substitution Jamie Richard Vardy Odsonne Édouard
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth16:33
CHANCE FOR BOURNEMOUTH! Sinisterra glides into the box and stands up a cross but Ouattara's header drops just over!
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth16:32
Vardy with the sneaky 1-0 signal to the Bournemouth fans. That could be a dangerous game for the Leicester skipper.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth16:30
That was a real escape for Leicester - can the Foxes hold on in the final 20 minutes? Vardy races through as Mavididi flicks a long ball onto him, but the offside flag flashes up.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth16:29
Cook's free kick flies straight into the back of Leicester's net, but the offside flag is up against Evanilson, for interfering with play. NO GOAL!
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth16:24
Yellow Card James Michael Justin
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth16:24
Sinisterra replaces Kerkez as Bournemouth push for an equaliser.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth16:24
Scott is on for captain Smith with Cook taking over the armband for Bournemouth.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth16:21
Excellent recovery from Faes as Evanilson shrugs him off inside the box but the Belgian recovers to concede a corner.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth16:21
Leicester are battling hard here as thee hosts look to protect their 1-0 lead. Mavididi wins a free kick on halfway, just to give the Foxes defence a break, but the long punt forward drops out for a Bournemouth goal kick..
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth16:17
Leicester are back defending on the edge of their own penalty area as Bournemouth ramp up the pressure.Cooper has signalled to his bench that he wants to make a change.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth16:14
Bournemouth are getting closer as Christie spins on the edge and forces a smart stop from Hermansen. Ouattara outjumps his marker from the corner but the header bounces wide.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth16:12
Ndidi with a late challenge on Kerkez in midfield earns him a booking.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth16:11
OFF THE POST FOR BOURNEMOUTH! Cook curls in a magnificent free kick from the right, Zabarnyi gets away from his marker, but his header crashes back off the post.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth16:10
Bournemouth on the front foot from the restart as Buonanotte races back into the Leicester box to shut out Christie.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth16:05
We are back underway! Leicester City 1-0 Bournemouth!
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth16:05
Substitution Justin Dean Kluivert Dango Aboubacar Faissal Ouattara
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth15:56
The pressure will be on Leicester to hold their nerve after the restart as they chase that all-important first Premier League win of the campaign. But recent history is on their side, with the Foxes unbeaten in their last nine EPL matches when leading at half time (W7, D2) dating back to October 2022, ironically against Bournemouth.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth15:52
Buonanotte's breakthrough is the difference for Leicester at the break as they lead Bournemouth 1-0 here at the King Power Stadium. A moment of inspiration from the Argentina international was a rare bright spark in a scrappy first half with Leicester's xG of 0.5 and Bournemouth's 0.42 tally demonstrating just that.
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HALF-TIME: Leicester City 1-0 Bournemouth
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Half chance for Vardy as he tries an audacious half volley from distance that flies well over. Three minutes added on.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth15:47
Buonanotte's goal is just the third time Leicester have scored a Premier League first half goal this season and it's their first before the interval on home soil.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth15:46
That's a poor challenge from Ayew right on the centre circle. His loose first touch caused the problem and he catches Senesi late.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth15:41
Leicester have survived that spell of Bournemouth pressure but Cooper knows it's vitally important his team get to the break in front.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth15:38
BIG CHANCE FOR LEICESTER! Buonanotte slides a pass through the Bournemouth defence, and Vardy is away, but the Foxes captain steers wide of the upright. That might have been pulled back for offside, if Vardy had slotted home.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth15:34
Leicester are again forced to defend their near post, as Faes blocks off Semenyo, to relieve the pressure.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth15:30
Tavernier forces a corner for Bournemouth and Okoli heads over for another set piece at the near post.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth15:30
Kerkez's mishit cross falls kindly for Christie but his shot is bravely blocked behind for a corner by Faes.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth15:25
Mavididi appeals for a penalty as his cross catches Zabarnyi on the hand inside the Bournemouth box but referee Darren Bond waves it away.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth15:23
Ayew wins a free kick on half-way as he's pulled back by Senesi.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth15:22
Semenyo drives forward down the Bournemouth right and his low cross is awkwardly skewed behind for a corner by Okoli.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth15:17
Assist James Michael Justin
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth15:17
Hermansen lofts forward a free kick from half-way, but the hosts are unable to make much of it, and the ball eventually works its way back to the Leicester keeper. Mavidii then drives past Smith inside the box but his dinked cross is headed away.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth15:14
Two throw ins in quick succession for Bournemouth and they are happy to take their time as Leicester regroup in defence.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth15:14
The early possession statistics are very even, with 54% for Bournemouth, but that Senesi chance is the closest to an opening so far.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth15:10
It's Leicester's turn to spring forward now as Buonanotte tests Kepa from the edge of the box but it's straight at the Spanish stopper.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth15:09
HUGE CHANCE FOR BOURNEMOUTH: The Leicester defence are too static as a free-kick flies in from the left and Senesi heads just wide of the post! So close for the visitors!
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth15:01
We're underway at the King Power Stadium! Leicester v Bournemouth
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth14:48
Despite their struggles, Leicester are not alone in their quest for a first Premier League win of the season, as the Foxes are one of five teams yet to taste victory in the top-flight in 2024/25. The are also consistently finding the back of the net, with eight scored in six games, more than any side in the bottom eight - including Manchester United.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth14:33
Despite not being in the same division last season, Leicester City did secure a win over Bournemouth, as they sealed a 1-0 FA Cup Fifth Round victory at the Vitality Stadium back in February. However, the Cherries have won the last three Premier League meetings between the pair.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth14:30
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is back on the bench, after a touchline ban against Southampton, and he makes one change as Kluivert comes in for Outtara.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth14:30
BOURNEMOUTH SUBS: Mark Travers, Dean Huijsen, Alex Scott, David Brooks, Dango Outtara, Luis Sinisterra, Julian Araujo, James Hill, Enes Unal.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth14:30
BOURNEMOUTH (4-3-2-1): Kepa; Adam Smith, Illia Zabarnyi, Marcos Senesi, Milos Kerkez; Lewis Cook, Ryan Christie; Antoine Semenyo, Macus Tavernier, Justin Kluivert; Evanilson.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth14:30
Cooper makes just one starting change from the defeat at Arsenal, as Winks drops to the bench, and Ayew starts for the hosts. The former Crystal Palace star will slot into a No.10 role with Ndidi dropping back to partner Skipp in defensive midfield.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth14:30
LEICESTER CITY SUBS: Danny Ward, Conor Coady, Harry Winks, Abdul Fatawu, Bilal El Khannouss, Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Ricardo Pereira, Boubakary Soumare, Odsonne Edouard.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth14:30
LEICESTER CITY (4-2-3-1): Mads Hermansen; James Justin, Wout Faes, Caleb Okoli, Victor Kristiansen; Oliver Skipp, Wilfred Ndidi; Facundo Buonanotte, Jordan Ayew, Stephy Mavididi; Jamie Vardy.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth14:30
Leicester City fans need no reminder of their struggles following a Premier League return this season with Steve Cooper's team still searching for an elusive first league win of the campaign. They were just minutes away from a shock draw at Arsenal last weekend, before losing 4-2 in added time, on the back of drawing with Everton and Crystal Palace. Bournemouth cruised to a 3-1 win on Monday evening as they sealed a derby victory over Southampton.
Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth14:30
Hello everyone, and welcome to this live text coverage on a busy Saturday of Premier League action, as Leicester City host Bournemouth.
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