AFC Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Crystal Palace picked up three crucial points in their final game of 2022 with a 2-0 win at Bournemouth.
Both goals for Palace, who had failed to register any shots on target in their Boxing Day loss to Fulham, came from first-half set pieces.
Jordan Ayew opened the scoring when he nodded in a corner from Michael Olise, who also set up Eberechi Eze for the Eagles’ second.
New Bournemouth owners Bill Foley and actor Michael B. Jordan were introduced on the pitch before kick-off, but the sprinkle of Hollywood stardust did little to lift Gary O’Neil’s side.
Both sides paid tribute to Pele with a minute’s applause before action was under way under a considerable downpour.
We will bring you all the reaction and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
AFC Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace
BOURNEMOUTH SUBS: Cameron Plain, Jack Stephens, Chris Mepham, Ryan Christie, Joe Rothwell, Jack Stacey, Jamal Lowe, Siriki Dembele, Ben Pearson.
AFC Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace
BOURNEMOUTH (5-3-2): Mark Travers; Jaidon Anthony, Adam Smith, Marcos Senesi, Lloyd Kelly, Jordan Zemura; Lewis Cook, Jefferson Lerma, Philip Billing; Dominic Solanke, Kieffer Moore.
AFC Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace
As for Palace, they have lost back-to-back Premier League games after winning three of their previous four. First falling to a narrow defeat against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground in their final game before the break, Palace were then thumped by Fulham in their first game back. Residing in 11th position, Palace have won just one of their last nine away league games (D4 L4), failing to score in four of their last five on the road. However, their one win did come on the south coast, beating Southampton 2-1 back in April.
AFC Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace
After thrashing Everton in their last game before the World Cup, Bournemouth returned to Premier League action against Chelsea, losing 2-0 at Stamford Bridge. Defeated on two occasions in their first 10 matches after promotion from the Championship, Gary O'Neil’s side have lost four of their last five games, slipping down to 14th place. Six points above the relegation zone, Bournemouth will only be behind Palace on goal difference if they win today.
AFC Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace
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AFC Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace
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