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Tottenham vs Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction as Son Heung-min scores in Spurs win

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Luke Baker
Sunday 31 December 2023 16:09 GMT
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The 2023/24 Premier League season is under way and you can follow every game and every goal right here with The Independent. On New Year’s Eve, Tottenham Hotspur returned to winning ways after tough final assignment of the year, beating the in-form AFC Bournemouth by a 3-1 scoreline.

The Cherries are flying under Andoni Iraola, but goals from Pape Sarr, Son Heung-min and Richarlison did the damage before Alex Scott pulled one back later on for the visitors. The three points move Ange Postecoglou’s team up to within a point of Man City and Arsenal, following the latter’s defeat to Fulham at the same time as this game took place.

Follow the latest action from the Premier League below and see the latest Spurs vs Bournemouth odds and tips here.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

Although they trail, Bournemouth are not out of this contest by any means. The Cherries have out-shot Tottenham 12 to five, but just one of those attempts was on target. That is something they must address in the second half.

31 December 2023 15:09

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

Tottenham lead Bournemouth 1-0 at the break. Sarr's sweet strike in the ninth minute separates the sides. Although, it was a bittersweet half for the midfielder, who was later forced off injured. Son also went close for the hosts, but they will want a second goal for comfort when this match resumes.

31 December 2023 15:05

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

HALF-TIME: TOTTENHAM 1-0 BOURNEMOUTH

31 December 2023 14:55

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

A concern for the visitors as Ouattara stays down in need of medical attention. He is not moving easily as he makes his way to the touchline.

31 December 2023 14:54

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

Bournemouth counter with Tavernier sweeping the ball out to Kluivert, who has plenty of space to run into. The midfielder has team-mates in support, but opts to cut inside and shoot, and his attempt is deflected behind for a corner.

31 December 2023 14:51

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

OFF THE BAR! Tavernier clips the ball towards Ouattara at the far post. The latter picks out Solanke, whose shot deflects off Davies and loops towards goal, but grazes the top of the woodwork and goes over.

31 December 2023 14:50

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

We are into the second of seven additional minutes indicated by the fourth official at the end of this first half.

31 December 2023 14:48

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

CHANCE! The Cherries push again and following a surge into the Tottenham area, the ball breaks kindly for Kluivert. However, the midfielder drags his shot wide of the target.

31 December 2023 14:46

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

Bournemouth have certainly carried the greater threat during the latter stages of this first half. Can they find an equaliser before the break?

31 December 2023 14:46

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

Tavernier steps up to the free-kick and sees his shot deflect wide of the target. Bournemouth maintain their threat from the subsequent corner, with Ouattara heading Cook's cross wide.

31 December 2023 14:44

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