Southampton vs AFC Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Southampton 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:
Southampton vs AFC Bournemouth
A fine away performance sees Bournemouth beat Southampton 3-1 in rather comfortable fashion and seal a first-ever league double over the Saints. The visitors showed just why and how exactly they're looking to compete in Europe for the first time in their club's history, as a devastating two minutes gave them a well-earned grasp on proceedings. The first goal arrived in the 14th minute, as Ouattara continued his role up front to great effect. A decisive Christie cross on the left found the Burkinabe's run perfectly, and he glanced coolly into the bottom-right corner. Just two minutes later, the provider turned scorer, as Christie pinged one into the bottom left from the edge of the area with Ramsdale at full stretch. The second half saw a brief resurgence as Sulemana powered home a well-taken effort in the 72nd minute. However, as the hosts ultimately failed to capitalise on their newfound momentum, a brutal Cherries counter proved fruitful. Semenyo dovetailed with Tavernier, and the latter drove across the box before smashing in an 83rd-minute sucker punch. The rock-bottom hosts exceeded their 0.55 xG but failed to deal with their decisive visitors. Iraola's side were good value for this win that now sees them move fifth, smartly exceeding their 1.16 xG. Thank you for joining us today, we hope you enjoyed the game!
Southampton vs AFC Bournemouth
The amount of red seats really comes as a depressing sight. All you can hear are the travelling Bournemouth fans celebrating a great day out. Saying that, Scott fouls Fernandes from behind and Archer scurries through on goal from the quickly-taken kick! Big blocking save from Kepa!
Southampton vs AFC Bournemouth
Archer is nearly through for the hosts, yet Cook recovers brilliantly to prod the ball out for a throw on the near touchline.
Southampton vs AFC Bournemouth
As the Bournemouth fans jeer the slowly dissipating home crowd and claim the South Coast as their own, an additional six minutes of stoppage time is signalled.
Southampton vs AFC Bournemouth
Kerkez flies through down the left and pulls the ball back. However, he can't find either Semenyo or Sinisterra in the middle and the Saints clear!
Southampton vs AFC Bournemouth
Ouattara also comes off after a day that saw a superbly-taken header. On comes Daniel Jebbison.
Southampton vs AFC Bournemouth
Christie wraps up a fine day with an assist and a goal. Luis Sinisterra emerges for the final exchanges.
Southampton vs AFC Bournemouth
Substitution Kamaldeen Sulemana Cameron Desmond Archer
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