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Brighton will hope to take advantage of Bournemouth's recent poor form and leapfrog the Cherries in the table when the two sides meet this weekend.

Eddie Howe's side have lost six of their last seven Premier League matches, while a late Eden Hazard strike saw them knocked out of the EFL Cup by Chelsea in midweek.

Brighton on the other hand began December well by beating Huddersfield and Crystal Palace, but the subsequent optimism created ahead of the festive period has been tempered by defeats to Burnley and Chelsea over the last fortnight.

What time does it start?

Bournemouth vs Brighton kicks off at 3pm (GMT)

Where can I watch it?

The match will not be shown live on TV or online in the UK.

Independent Sport will keep you up to date with all the goals as they fly in via our live blog.

Highlights will be shown at 10:30pm on BBC One.

Player to watch…

Solly March: The 24-year-old was far and away Brighton's best player as they succumbed to defeat against Chelsea. The midfielder scored to set up a tense finale at the Amex and was a creative force all game. With Bournemouth missing midfielders Dan Gosling and Lewis Cook through injury, March's ability could see the visitors win the midfield battle which could decide the game.

Solly March celebrates after scoring for Brighton (Reuters)

Form guide…

Bournemouth: LLWLLL

Brighton: LDWWLL

Odds…

Bournemouth to win: 22/25

Brighton to win: 10/3

Draw: 5/2

(Odds provided by 888 Sport)

[22 December 2018 19:23 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Five goals, three points - a very happy Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Manchester United good, Cardiff poor, and it finishes 5-1.

[22 December 2018 19:26 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Promising signs for Solskjaer's Manchester United, though Cardiff were pretty dire. Would Manchester United have taken them apart so comprehensively with Jose Mourinho still at the helm? I think they may still have done...

Nevertheless, a welcome return to Cardiff for the new Manchester United manager.

[22 December 2018 19:34 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

That's all from us here tonight after an action-packed day of footballing action. Manchester City and Chelsea faltered at home, Arsenal got back to winning ways at lunchtime and Manchester United kick-started a new era in impressive fashion this evening.

For reaction, fallout, analysis and more from all of today's games, stay with The Independent.

I've been Harry Latham-Coyle - thank you for joining me.