Bournemouth welcome Tottenham to the Vitality Stadium as both sides look to climb the Premier League table amid mixed results of late.
The hosts beat Wolves 4-2 in a frantic match last weekend to climb up to 13th ahead of the midweek fixtures, and Andoni Iraola’s side have surprised both fans and pundits alike with their quality at times this season.
Ange Postecoglou’s side laboured to a 1-1 draw with Fulham which took them to seventh ahead of the next round of fixtures, with the Australian once again coming in for criticism in some parts after his team followed a scintillating 4-0 win over Manchester City with another poor result.
And with just two points separating the two teams at kick-off, it promises to be an intriguing contest on the south coast that gives both sides the chance to improve their position. Follow all of the latest from the Vitality Stadium in our live blog below:
Bournemouth 0-0 Tottenham
6 mins: Nice link-up play between Maddison and Kulusevski, after a lovely turn in midfield from the England international.
Kulusevski is back on the wing today and shoots straight at Kepa on his right foot.
Jamie Braidwood5 December 2024 20:21
Bournemouth 0-0 Tottenham
4 mins: Bournemouth spring into a counter-attack after winning the ball on the edge of their own box. Davies hauls down Evanilson and gets a very early yellow card.
Jamie Braidwood5 December 2024 20:19
Bournemouth 0-0 Tottenham
2 mins: Dean Huijsen, the 19-year-old centre back, is making just his third Premier League start tonight in place of the injured Senesi. He passes back to Kepa with Solanke lurking.
Jamie Braidwood5 December 2024 20:17
KICK OFF! Bournemouth 0-0 Tottenham
Off we go! James Maddison gets us underway.
Jamie Braidwood5 December 2024 20:15
Bournemouth vs Tottenham
Here we go! The players are out on a stormy night in Bournemouth. Arsenal and Manchester City have lost here this season, but which Tottenham will turn up?
Jamie Braidwood5 December 2024 20:13
Son Heung-min rested for Bournemouth clash, says Postecoglou
Ange Postecoglou, speaking to Prime Video.
“Good to have him back in. I’m sure Dom was looking forward to it and thankfully he has recovered from his illness and he’s ready to go. He will want to come back and show what he’s all about.”
On Gray’s first PL start
“Archie has played for us in midweek and he’s going really well. It will be a great test for him tonight and it’s great for him to make his debut.
On Son dropping to the bench
“It’s rotation, mate. We’ve got so many game. Deji had a rest and the weekend and it’s Sonny’s turn tonight.”
Jamie Braidwood5 December 2024 20:08
Which Spurs will turn up tonight?
Tottenham’s last five Premier League results make fascinating reading. Which Spurs will turn up tonight?
1 Dec: 1-1 vs Fulham (H) – D
23 Nov: 0-4 vs Man City (A) – W
10 Nov: 1-2 vs Ipswich (H) – L
3 Nov: 4-1 vs Aston Villa (H) – W
27 Oct: 1-0 vs Crystal Palace (A) – L
Jamie Braidwood5 December 2024 20:04
Fraser Forster is yet to keep a clean sheet in a Premier League away game for Tottenham, conceding 23 goals in eight appearances on the road.
The 36-year-old, who has replaced the injured Guglielmo Vicario, made a string of saves in the 1-1 draw at home to Fulham on the weekend and also impressed against Roma.
Jamie Braidwood5 December 2024 19:55
Bournemouth ready to bring ‘organised chaos’ against high-pressing Spurs
Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo has described his team’s style under Andoni Iraola as “organised chaos”.
The Cherries press high up the pitch but Iraola says Tottenham are the “best pressing team” in the Premier League.
“I would put them with the best teams. We need a strong start and we have to be ready,” Iraola tells Prime Video.
Jamie Braidwood5 December 2024 19:51
