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Bournemouth vs Fulham LIVE: Premier League result and reaction after Sinisterra scores stunning third

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Luke Baker
Tuesday 26 December 2023 12:42 EST
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Bournemouth host Fulham in the Premier League looking to build on their excellent run of results.

Adoni Iraola has inspired three successive wins for the Cherries, including a win behind Dominic Solanke’s hat-trick last time out at Nottingham Forest.

The Whites will want to bounce back after a defeat at home to Burnley last time out, and both sides will want the points to separate themselves from the relegation zone.

Alex Scott and Justin Kluivert both return to the starting line-up at the Vitality Stadium. While Raul Jimenez serves the final game of a three-match ban, so Rodrigo Muniz leads the line for the visitors.

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AFC Bournemouth vs Fulham

After a short delay and treatment, Smith is back on the pitch. The Cherries do have Aarons who is on the bench after being missing in recent weeks, but Bournemouth don't need to make a change just yet, with Smith back on his feet and returning to action.

26 December 2023 15:42

AFC Bournemouth vs Fulham

Smith is down and looks in some discomfort for the Cherries. The medical team are on the pitch giving him treatment after the Bournemouth defender clashed with Robinson. It appears to be a potential shoulder injury. It looks as though he's going to be able to continue, at least for now.

26 December 2023 15:40

AFC Bournemouth vs Fulham

Corner to the Cherries now delivered by Scott towards the back post, but Tosin rises above everyone to header away. It's only as far as Tavernier who cuts onto his left and strikes it, but it's deflected behind for another corner. Scott is there to take again, but he fails to beat the first man and Fulham can break.

26 December 2023 15:38

AFC Bournemouth vs Fulham

We've still only seen one shot on target between the two teams in the first half so far. Fulham and Bournemouth have struggled to create too many chances, with both sides defending reasonably well.

26 December 2023 15:36

AFC Bournemouth vs Fulham

Kluivert must do better! He's found just inside the box and bears down on goal, with just the goalkeeper to beat. He takes his time with it and eventually unleashes a strike, aiming towards the front post, but Tosin recovers well and is able to block his effort. The Bournemouth forward needed to get his shot off a little earlier, and it's gone behind for a corner.

26 December 2023 15:33

AFC Bournemouth vs Fulham

Cairney finds De Cordova-Reid with a throughball on the right-hand side, but he can't quite create anything meaningful. He attempts a delivery into the box but it's blocked by an opposition player, and Fulham half-heartedly appear for a penalty, but nothing is given.

26 December 2023 15:31

AFC Bournemouth vs Fulham

Pereira sends a hopeful ball over the top which eventually falls to Muniz. He cuts inside and attempts an ambitous effort from range, but his shot is blocked. The Cottagers keep possession and Robinson burts down the left before looking for a team-mate with a cross towards the back post, but Bournemouth are able to deal with the danger.

26 December 2023 15:29

AFC Bournemouth vs Fulham

Fulham have enjoyed 58.8 per cent of the ball but haven't been a significant threat in the final third. The Cottagers have created just 0.18 expected goals (xG) since the game got under way, and they need to show some creativity and attacking quality if they want to take advantage of their possession.

26 December 2023 15:27

AFC Bournemouth vs Fulham

Fulham and Bournemouth are both struggling to sustain spells of possession and keep surrendering the ball to each other. Neither manager will be too pleased with how their team have started the game, with the match being played in typical lacklustre Boxing Day fashion.

26 December 2023 15:24

AFC Bournemouth vs Fulham

Muniz wriggles away from his marker and shifts it out wide to Tete, but once again, his cross lets him down and he fails to find a team-mate. His delivery evades everyone, but Bournemouth eventually concede a corner. It's to be taken by Pereira and it's crossed towards the front post, but after a scramble in the box it's cleared.

26 December 2023 15:22

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