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Premier League unveil shortlist for 2023/24 Manager of the Season award

The Premier League has announced the five-man shortlist for the 2023/24 Manager of the Season award. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

April 21st: Sunday's Premier League Double - 5/1 Special, Betting Tips & Predictions - Soccer News

Aston Villa is in a strong position to secure a Champions League spot in 2024. [ more ]

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Transfer window verdict: how every Premier League club fared in January

Arsenal will have to rely on keeping players fit due to a lack of signings in the January transfer window.

Aston Villa signed Morgan Rogers and Joe Gauci as their key ins while Bournemouth brought in Enes Unal. [ more ]

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Arsenal vs Bournemouth: Preview, predictions and lineups

Arsenal remains strong contenders in the title race with three consecutive wins, facing an in-form Bournemouth side. Manchester City is a close competitor for the top spot. [ more ]

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X reacts as Arsenal see off Bournemouth to keep title hopes alive

Arsenal beats Bournemouth 3-0, moving 4 points clear of Man City in Premier League title race. [ more ]

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Arsenal 3-0 Bournemouth: Gunners put pressure back on Man City in title race - Soccer News

Arsenal puts pressure on Manchester City in Premier League race with a 3-0 victory over Bournemouth. [ more ]

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Arsenal 3-0 Bournemouth: Player ratings as Gunners ramp up title pressure

Arsenal secured a 3-0 win over Bournemouth, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League table. [ more ]

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Arteta hoping to make more fond memories as Arsenal host Bournemouth - Soccer News

Arsenal's never-say-die spirit key in title race [ more ]

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Paul Merson Makes Blunt Prediction For Arsenal vs Bournemouth

Arsenal predicted to win 3-1 against Bournemouth by Paul Merson. [ more ]

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Premier League player claims he is a Tottenham fan and Postecoglou wants to sign him

Alex Scott, a Bournemouth midfielder, grew up as a Tottenham fan and scored his first Premier League goal against Spurs, expressing his love for the club. [ more ]

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Tottenham pushing for shock 50m deadline day signing - that could infuriate Mikel Arteta: report

Tottenham Hotspur is interested in signing striker Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth before the transfer window closes.

Solanke has been in top form this season and has attracted interest from both Tottenham and Arsenal. [ more ]

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Tottenham plotting big-money swoop for 12-goal ace before January window closes

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke.

Solanke has attracted interest from other clubs like Newcastle United and West Ham United. [ more ]

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Bournemouth v Manchester City: Premier League live

Manchester City lineup for match against Bournemouth: Ederson, Akanji, Stones, Dias, Ake, Rodrigo, Nunes, Kovacic, Bernardo, Foden, Haaland.

City with a chance to narrow gap to top two teams in the league. [ more ]

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Manchester City players labelled "supermen" by Pep Guardiola

Guardiola praised Manchester City's resilience and victory despite facing tough challenges.

Phil Foden's goal secured City's win, but they struggled to maintain their usual fluidity. [ more ]

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Bournemouth v Manchester City: Gut Feelings

Manchester City is facing Bournemouth in a challenging away game.

Bournemouth had a strong run but has recently struggled to secure wins. [ more ]

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Pep Talk: "It is always a difficult game because of the way they play,"

Bournemouth presents a tough challenge due to their playing style and adaptability.

Kevin De Bruyne is fit but may not be at 100%; the team is cautious about his fitness. [ more ]

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Manchester City vs Bournemouth: Preview, Team News and Prediction

Manchester City faces Bournemouth in a challenging Premier League match.

Key players may be missing due to injuries and suspensions for both teams. [ more ]

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Premier League reveal four nominees for December Manager of the Month award

Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Liverpool, and West Ham managers are nominated for December's Manager of the Month award.

Aston Villa had an impressive month, challenging for the Premier League title.

Bournemouth had a strong turnaround with Andoni Iraola as the manager. [ more ]

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EPL Wrap: Palace coach criticises Liverpool star after 'harsh' red card; Villa make history in win

Manchester United suffered a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth, adding to their troubled season.

Liverpool won 2-1 against Crystal Palace, but their victory was marred by a controversial red card. [ more ]

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Manchester United fixtures for Premier League 2023-24 season: Tough start for Erik ten Hag's second campaign

M anchester United will have to wait longer than most to kick off their second season with Erik ten Hag as they host Wolves in the first Monday Night Football of the campaign.Amid ongoing uncertainty at boardroom level, with the Glazers fielding bidders to sell the club, Ten Hag and his squad focus on the task at hand and face a tricky start with away trips to Tottenham and Arsenal scheduled visits of Nottingham Forest and Brighton in their first five games.

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Premier League news: Ange Postecoglou receives yellow card for sideline clash video, Spurs vs Bournemouth, Shaun Cooper

Ange Postecoglou received a yellow card after getting involved in a heated clash with Bournemouth's backroom staff.

The incident occurred when a Tottenham substitute tried to play on with a knee injury, despite Postecoglou and his staff urging him to receive treatment. [ more ]

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Tottenham Hotspur v Bournemouth team news

Tottenham's Dejan Kulusevski and Yves Bissouma are both suspended for the match against Bournemouth. Oliver Skipp returns after injury. Lewis Cook faces a fitness test. Hamed Traore, Tyler Adams, Milos Kerkez, Lloyd Kelly, and Ryan Fredericks are out due to injury. [ more ]

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Tottenham Hotspur v Bournemouth team news

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Predicted MUFC XI vs Bournemouth (Premier League home, 2023/24) - Old Trafford Faithful

Manchester United is expected to maintain a consistent lineup for their match against Bournemouth.

Scott McTominay and Sofyan Amrabat are in good form and will be starting in midfield. [ more ]

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Manchester United vs Bournemouth: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Manchester United will be playing against Bournemouth on December 9, 2023 at Old Trafford in Manchester.

The game will not be broadcast live in the UK due to the blackout imposed across English football.

Manchester United will have to face a stiff test against Bournemouth, but they are expected to have enough to secure a win. [ more ]

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Manchester United predicted lineup vs Bournemouth - Premier League

Manchester United's victory over Chelsea was a positive step in the right direction for the team.

Bournemouth will pose a challenge for Manchester United despite their recent good form. [ more ]

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Saturday's Betting Guide: Top Premier League Picks, Best Odds & Games to Watch - Soccer News

England's elite teams are facing a hectic winter schedule

Manchester United have a dominant record against Bournemouth [ more ]

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Crystal Palace v Bournemouth team news

Crystal Palace's Jeffrey Schlupp will return to the squad after missing the previous match

Joel Ward is set to make a club record appearance for Crystal Palace [ more ]

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The statistics behind Aston Villa's impressive start to the season - Soccer News

Aston Villa is looking to extend their impressive start to the Premier League season with a win against Bournemouth.

Villa's form this season has put them in the top four, with 28 points from 13 games, their best start since 1998-99. [ more ]

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West Ham want 40m England striker as Danny Ings replacement

West Ham United are considering a move for Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke, whom they failed to sign during the summer.

Solanke has been in impressive form and has already equaled his goal tally from last season.

West Ham's inconsistent start to the season could prompt them to strengthen their attack by signing Solanke. [ more ]

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6 months ago

Progressing well or room for improvement - how Premier League teams are faring - Soccer News

Manchester City is the current favorite to win the Premier League, but the top five teams are separated by only three points.

The promoted clubs in the Premier League are struggling in the relegation zone and face a tough battle for survival.

Aston Villa, Tottenham, Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, and West Ham have shown good progress this season.

Manchester City is still the favorite to win the Premier League, while Bournemouth, Fulham, and Brentford have more to prove. [ more ]

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Tyrone Mings: Never did I think this was it or there was no way back' | Andy Hunter

There may have been trepidation at St George's Park on Tuesday night when Jack Grealish and the rest of England's Manchester City contingent rolled into town, perhaps literally, but Tyrone Mings considered their arrival further cause for celebration.In his view, the more serial winners at Gareth Southgate's disposal the better England's chances will be of finally lifting trophies of their own.

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Newcastle United agree deal with Lloyd Kelly? - Soccer News

Newcastle United has secured the signing of Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly on a free transfer in 2024. [ more ]

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Premier League: 10 things to look out for in this weekend's football

Fulham can be a tough opponent for top teams like Arsenal and Manchester City. [ more ]

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Premier League: 10 things to look out for in this weekend's football

Adebayo's return key for Luton's fight against relegation.

Iraola poses a threat to Arteta in the Arsenal vs. Bournemouth clash. [ more ]

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Prediction: Arsenal vs Bournemouth - Soccer News

Strong Arsenal performance predicted. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Prediction: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Bournemouth - Soccer News

Prediction: Match to end in a 1-1 draw [ more ]

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Prediction: Bournemouth vs Manchester United - Soccer News

Bournemouth is in a decent position in the league and likely not facing relegation.

Manchester United has been struggling and is not at their peak performance. [ more ]

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Fifth-place finish would be amazing for Chelsea, claims Pochettino - Soccer News

Finishing fifth in the Premier League would be an 'amazing' end to the season for Chelsea. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Wrexham add matches to U.S. 'Wrex Coast Tour'

Wrexham adds fixtures against Bournemouth and Vancouver Whitecaps to their preseason tour. [ more ]

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AFC Bournemouth 2-2 Manchester United (Apr 13, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN

Bruno Fernandes rescued Manchester United with two goals in a 2-2 draw against Bournemouth.

Manchester United dropped to seventh place in the Premier League after four winless matches. [ more ]

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U.S. captain Adams (back) to miss Man Utd clash

Tyler Adams to miss Bournemouth vs. Man United due to back spasms, with potential return next week. [ more ]

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Preview: Bournemouth vs. Manchester United

Manchester United seeks revenge against Bournemouth after earlier 3-0 loss this season. [ more ]

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Chelsea target Premier League full-back who has dropped clearest hint yet that a move is imminent: report

Chelsea targets Bournemouth's Milos Kerkez for full-back position.

Pochettino aims to reshape Chelsea squad. [ more ]

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Arsenal 3-0 AFC Bournemouth (May 4, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN

Declan Rice played a significant role in Arsenal's 3-0 victory over Bournemouth. [ more ]

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Luton Town 2-1 AFC Bournemouth (Apr 6, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN

Late winner by Carlton Morris secured a dramatic 2-1 win for Luton Town over Bournemouth.

Tyler Adams left out of Bournemouth squad after illness affected several players; had made first start last week post-surgery. [ more ]

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13 goals this season: Arsenal eyeing up a move for 26-year-old attacker

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke.

Solanke has been in impressive form for Bournemouth, scoring 13 goals across all competitions. [ more ]

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Fernandes double earns Man Utd point at Bournemouth

Manchester United's winless run extended to four games despite Bruno Fernandes scoring twice for the team. [ more ]

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Fatawu stunner helps Leicester past Bournemouth

Abdul Fatawu's extra-time goal helped Leicester City defeat Bournemouth in the FA Cup.

Quarter-final draw takes place at 19:00 GMT on Wednesday. [ more ]

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Solanke deserves an England call-up - Iraola

Andoni Iraola discusses Bournemouth's season and key players.

Insights on Spanish managers in English football. [ more ]

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Luton game at Bournemouth rearranged for 13 March

Luton Town's game against Bournemouth, which was abandoned after a player had a cardiac arrest, has been rescheduled for March 13th.

The player, Tom Lockyer, spent five days in the hospital and had an implantable cardioverter defibrillator device fitted.

Lockyer received an ovation from both sets of supporters when he returned to the pitch for his side's win against Brighton. [ more ]

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Bournemouth winger Brooks loaned to Southampton

Southampton have signed David Brooks from Bournemouth on loan until the end of the season.

Brooks requested the move in order to play regular first-team football. [ more ]

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FA Cup: Bournemouth v Swansea City - radio & text

Bournemouth boss makes five changes from previous defeat

Ryan Christie makes his 100th appearance for Bournemouth [ more ]

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Bitesize Prediction: Luton vs Bournemouth - 06/04/24 - Soccer News

Luton faces a must-win showdown against Bournemouth to avoid relegation.

Bournemouth has shown resilience and is aiming for a top-half finish in the Premier League. [ more ]

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Premier League fixtures today - your guide to Sunday's games

A healthy Saturday slate leads to just two Premier League fixtures on Sunday. Manchester City vs. Manchester United and Burnley vs. Bournemouth are the games to watch. [ more ]

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Leeds United ace Luis Sinisterra will leave the club this summer

Leeds United is currently second in the Championship table, closing the gap with Leicester City.

Daniel Farke rates Luis Sinisterra highly and supports his permanent move to Bournemouth. [ more ]

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Prediction: Bournemouth vs Manchester City - Soccer News

Bournemouth struggling in the Premier League, facing Manchester City this weekend.

Manchester City in top form, aiming for another treble this season. [ more ]

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Liverpool in advanced talks to sign "quality" player for free

Liverpool is in advanced talks to complete a free transfer for a quality player this summer.

Liverpool was quiet in the January transfer window and did not bring in any new players. [ more ]

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Bournemouth vs. Liverpool confirmed lineups: Diaz and Solanke start

Bournemouth hopes to end Liverpool's seven-game unbeaten run.

Liverpool is the top contender in the Premier League and currently leading the table. [ more ]

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp on importance of 11-day break ahead of Bournemouth trip (Video) - Soccer News

Liverpool has had a rare break from playing matches for 11 days.

Manager Jurgen Klopp is pleased his team was able to take some rest. [ more ]

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3 things Liverpool must do to ensure victory at Bournemouth

Bournemouth has undergone a transformation under new manager Andoni Iraola.

Liverpool's tendency to shoot from long range may work against a compact Bournemouth defense. [ more ]

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Fulham v Bournemouth team news

Fulham are missing injured players Raul Jimenez, Harry Wilson, and Issa Diop.

Bournemouth midfielder Philip Billing begins a three-game ban following a red card. [ more ]

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Premier League fixtures today - your guide to Sunday's games

Sunday's Premier League matches feature some exciting matchups, including Liverpool vs Arsenal and Man Utd vs West Ham.

Bournemouth is in impressive form and will look to continue their success against Nottingham Forest. [ more ]

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Leyton Orient sign Edwards and Adu-Adje on loan

Leyton Orient signs Khayon Edwards and Dan Adu-Adje on loan from Arsenal and Bournemouth respectively.

Edwards has scored seven goals in 10 Premier League 2 matches this season. [ more ]

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West Ham United v Bournemouth team news

West Ham are unbeaten in five league matches, conceding just two goals in that spell.

Bournemouth have won five of their past six away games in all competitions. [ more ]

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Prediction: West Ham United vs Bournemouth - Soccer News

West Ham United are in a good position to secure a UEFA Champions League spot in the Premier League table.

Bournemouth have improved their performance after a difficult start to the season. [ more ]

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Agbonlahor claims Premier League goal machine could be joining West Ham

Bournemouth's Dominic Solanke is attracting interest from clubs including West Ham.

Gabby Agbonlahor believes Solanke would be a good signing for West Ham. [ more ]

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Hibernian sign Bournemouth's Marcondes on loan

Hibernian have signed Emiliano Marcondes on loan from Bournemouth for the rest of the season.

Marcondes brings extra quality to the Hibernian squad and is a specialist in dead ball situations. [ more ]

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Liverpool beat Bournemouth to go five points clear

Liverpool extends their lead at the top of the Premier League to five points with an impressive win over Bournemouth.

Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota scored two goals each to secure the victory for Liverpool. [ more ]

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13 goals this season: Arsenal eyeing up a move for 26-year-old attacker

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke.

Solanke has been in impressive form for Bournemouth, scoring 13 goals across all competitions. [ more ]

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13 goals this season: Arsenal eyeing up a move for 26-year-old attacker

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke.

Solanke has been in impressive form for Bournemouth, scoring 13 goals across all competitions. [ more ]

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Dominic Solanke wins Premier League Player of the Month award for December

Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke has won the Premier League's Player of the Month award for December 2023.

Solanke scored six goals in six games, including his first Premier League hat-trick, helping Bournemouth move up to 12th in the standings. [ more ]

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Premier League predictions: Gameweek 21

Gameweek 21 of the Premier League season will be split across two weekends.

Liverpool will face Bournemouth in their next match, giving other top teams a chance to close the gap. [ more ]

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Newcastle make enquiry for 12-goal Premier League striker

Newcastle United has made an enquiry to Bournemouth regarding the potential signing of Dominic Solanke.

Newcastle's season has been derailed by injuries and fatigue, prompting them to pursue reinforcements in the striker department. [ more ]

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FA Cup fourth round ties - ranked

Leicester City is likely to cruise through to the fifth round of the FA Cup regardless of the outcome of the replay between Hull City and Birmingham City.

Bournemouth has been surprisingly fun to watch in recent weeks, with Dominic Solanke making a case for England's Euro 2024 squad. [ more ]

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Leeds eyeing up a move for former Chelsea academy graduate

Leeds United are interested in signing Chris Mepham from Bournemouth.

Mepham would provide defensive reinforcement and more options for Leeds United. [ more ]

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Solanke linked with Spurs switch - Tuesday's gossip

Tottenham Hotspur are monitoring Bournemouth's English forward Dominic Solanke, 26, as they look to sign a striker in the summer.

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Tottenham Hotspur linked with Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke - Soccer News

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Dominic Solanke from Premier League rivals Bournemouth, according to .

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'Hope and pray': Premier League match abandoned after Luton's Tom Lockyer suffers cardiac arrest

Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest during a Premier League match against Bournemouth.

Lockyer is in stable condition in the hospital and is undergoing further tests. [ more ]

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Arsenal identify Ivan Toney alternative for potential January transfer: report

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is considering Dominic Solanke as an alternative to Ivan Toney for the January transfer window.

Solanke has impressed at Bournemouth and has been linked with other Premier League clubs as well, including West Ham and Manchester United. [ more ]

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Arsenal identify Ivan Toney alternative for potential January transfer: report

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is considering Dominic Solanke as an alternative to Ivan Toney for the January transfer window.

Solanke has impressed at Bournemouth and has been linked with other Premier League clubs as well, including West Ham and Manchester United. [ more ]

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Arsenal identify Ivan Toney alternative for potential January transfer: report

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is considering Dominic Solanke as an alternative to Ivan Toney for the January transfer window.

Solanke has impressed at Bournemouth and has been linked with other Premier League clubs as well, including West Ham and Manchester United. [ more ]

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Big wins and 'dad talk' - Bournemouth besties Christie and Cook

Bournemouth duo Ryan Christie and Lewis Cook discuss their football connection on and off the pitch.

They attribute their bond to 'dad talk' and a shared understanding of each other's game. [ more ]

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Bitesize Prediction: Bournemouth vs Luton - 16/12/23 - Soccer News

Bournemouth is in good form and riding a wave of momentum in the Premier League.

Luton is struggling and facing defensive issues in their Premier League campaign. [ more ]

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Man Utd's Defeat to Bournemouth, Villa Flying High and Arsenal Beat Chelsea in Front of a Record Crowd

Arsenal's win over Chelsea in front of a record WSL attendance at Emirates Stadium

Manchester United's defeat at home to Bournemouth raises questions about the team [ more ]

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Chelsea to listen to Gallagher offers - Tuesday's gossip

Chelsea are prepared to consider offers for midfielder Conor Gallagher to raise funds for potential transfers.

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is willing to sell players Disasi and Cucurella in January. [ more ]

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Home discomfort - Man Utd's Old Trafford woes as Bournemouth inflict latest loss - Soccer News

Manchester United has lost more home league games in the 10 years since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement than they did in his 21 seasons at Old Trafford.

Bournemouth's recent victory at Old Trafford was their first ever win at the stadium, highlighting United's declining home form. [ more ]

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Premier League team of the week: Bournemouth dominate after thrashing Man Utd, plus Liverpool & Spurs stars

Four Bournemouth players make the Premier League team of the week after their 3-0 win against Manchester United.

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Alisson, Tottenham's Son Heung-min, and Manchester City's Bernardo Silva also make the team. [ more ]

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Man Utd accused of 'throwing in the towel' as coach makes alarming admission after 3-0 loss

Manchester United suffer a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth

Erik ten Hag criticizes his team's inconsistent performance [ more ]

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Man Utd reach new low against Bournemouth as they achieve unwanted first in the Premier League

Manchester United suffered an embarrassing 3-0 defeat at home to Bournemouth, marking the first time they have lost a Premier League game at Old Trafford by 3+ goals against a team in the bottom half of the table.

The defeat puts pressure on Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, as their poor performance and position in the league could lead to his position becoming untenable. [ more ]

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West Ham chasing Bournemouth attacker who was "unplayable" vs Man United

Dominic Solanke impressed in Bournemouth's win against Manchester United

Fabrizio Romano discusses Solanke's potential transfer to West Ham [ more ]

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Manchester United vs Bournemouth LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV today

Manchester United look to build on their momentum from the midweek win against Chelsea as they face Bournemouth.

United have won six of their last eight league matches and remain in the top-four hunt. [ more ]

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Manchester United vs. Bournemouth: Live Stream, Time, & How to Watch The Match Online

Manchester United faces a busy schedule with back-to-back matches at Old Trafford

United aims to continue their strong home record against Bournemouth [ more ]

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55m ace has had a tough time but remains the future of Man United says Romano

Manchester United faces crucial matches against Bournemouth, Bayern Munich, and Liverpool

Erik ten Hag believes Mason Mount is still an important player for Manchester United [ more ]

BBC Sport

Page's 'slap' response to shock wrong - Roberts

Ex-Wales striker Iwan Roberts has rounded on manager Robert Page's tactics and response to the shock Euro 2024 qualifier defeat by Armenia.Page described the 4-2 loss in Cardiff on Friday night as the "slap we need".But Roberts said he was stunned by that assessment to such a "shocking" display that has left Wales facing an "almost impossible" task to qualify.

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Everton FFP hearing set for October

Everton's alleged breach of the Premier League's financial fair play rules will go before an independent commission on Wednesday, 25 October.The Toffees were referred in March by the Premier League, but specifics of the FFP case were not revealed.the charge relates to a tax issue surrounding loans for the club's new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock.

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Man Utd end interest in Kane - Thursday's gossip

Those players include Kalidou Koulibaly, with the Senegal defender, 31, also wanted by Inter Milan.Manchester City will resist loan offers for 20-year-old English midfielder James McAtee, who they want to be involved in their squad next season.Chelsea are prepared to match any bid Arsenal make for Brighton's Moises Caicedo, while Bayern Munich are also eyeing up a potential move for the Ecuador midfielder, 21.

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