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

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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.

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Tottenham Hotspur vs Bournemouth LIVE

• Spurs XI: Vicario, Porro, Royal, Davies, Udogie, Bentancur, Sarr, Lo Celso, Johnson, Richarlison, Son
• Bournemouth XI: Neto, Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, O. Dango, Cook, Christie, Kluivery, Sinisterra, Solanke, Tavernier
• GOAL! Sarr puts Spurs ahead early on with arrowed finish (1-0)
• SUB: Sarr leaves the pitch in tears through injury - days before he’s due to go to AFCON
• GOAL! Son rattles in a second on the break (2-0)
• GOAL! Richarlison side-foots in third to wrap up win (3-0)
• GOAL! Scott pulls one back with fine late finish (3-1)

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

With Solanke back in the action, Bournemouth are awarded a free-kick on the edge of the box after Lo Celso brings down Tavernier.

31 December 2023 14:41

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

Solanke appeared to land awkwardly following that challenge with Udogie. The striker has scored eight times in his last seven Premier League appearances, so Bournemouth will hope he can shake this off.

31 December 2023 14:38

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Danger for Spurs as Solanke embarks on a powerful burst into the penalty area. However, Udogie tracks his run well and intervenes before eventually earning a free-kick.

31 December 2023 14:37

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Ironically, this was Sarr's last game before linking up with Senegal ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations. The midfielder will hope his injury is nothing too serious.

31 December 2023 14:35

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A concern for Spurs as Sarr stays down and is in need of medical attention. It seems the goalscorer may not be able to continue here.

31 December 2023 14:32

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Substitution Pape Matar Sarr Oliver William Skipp

31 December 2023 14:32

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

Bournemouth threaten with neat link-up play down the left as Kluivert's clever return pass finds Ouattara, who sends a low ball across the six-yard box. However, none of his team-mates are alert and the chance goes begging.

31 December 2023 14:32

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

The visitors seek an equaliser and Tavernier whips a free-kick into the box. Senesi meets it with a powerful header, but it is just too high.

31 December 2023 14:29

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CHANCE! Strong play from Richarlison enables him to release Son down the left. With Johnson racing to keep up with him, the skipper is caught in two minds and his eventual shot is a tame one that Neto blocks.

31 December 2023 14:27

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Yellow Card Justin Dean Kluivert

31 December 2023 14:24