AFC Bournemouth vs Wolverhampton Wanderers LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
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AFC Bournemouth vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Just as it seems Bournemouth are about to breach the Wolves defence, Billing takes a heavy touch around 20 yards from goal and the ball bobbles away from him. As the home fans groan, he bows his head in frustration.
AFC Bournemouth vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Traore lets fly with a speculative shot from outside the box, which Zabarnyi heads wide for a corner. After a couple of attempts at delivering a dangerous cross, Wolves see their attack ended when Neto is then able to dive low and gather the loose ball.
AFC Bournemouth vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
From near the right byline, Pedro Neto picks up a lovely throughball by Kilman, but his cross towards Hwang in the centre is overhit and ultimately drifts out of play on the left-hand side.
AFC Bournemouth vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Not only have Bournemouth failed to win any of their last 12 Premier League games, dating back to the end of April, they are also without a home victory in their last six league games at the Vitality Stadium. Can they finally end both streaks today?
AFC Bournemouth vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves continue to push forward, having been boosted by coming so close to an opening goal, but Bournemouth then break at speed before becoming bogged down in central midfield.
AFC Bournemouth vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
OFF THE BAR! A mazy run inside from the right by Pedro Neto ends with a stunning strike towards the top corner, but his effort crashes back off the crossbar! Cunha then prods the follow-up straight at Neto! Bournemouth escape!
AFC Bournemouth vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Solanke slips the ball across to Tavernier just outside the box, and when the latter rolls it across for Brooks, arriving on the right side of the area, the Wales international can only shoot tamely straight at Sa.
AFC Bournemouth vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Making his first Premier League start today, Scott picks up the ball in Wolves' half and tries to pick out Tavernier's run down the left, but Kilman cuts it out and kills Bournemouth's attack stone dead.
AFC Bournemouth vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
The home side kick off, and we are under way in Bournemouth!
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