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Bournemouth vs Tottenham LIVE: Premier League result and final score as pressure builds on Ange Postecoglou

Bournemouth 1-0 Tottenham: The hosts claimed a fully deserved win as Dean Huijsen’s header lifted the Cherries above Spurs in the table

Jamie Braidwood
Thursday 05 December 2024 18:27 EST
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Bournemouth leapfrogged Tottenham in the Premier League table as the Cherries claimed another home scalp and Ange Postecoglou’s side suffered their sixth defeat of the season.

Dean Huijsen’s free header from an early corner gave Bournemouth the lead and Andoni Iraola’s team were more than deserving of their victory, which adds to wins over Arsenal and Manchester City this season. The hosts wasted several chances to add to the scoreline.

By contrast, Spurs barely troubled Bournemouth’s goal and defeat means Postecoglou’s side are winless in the three games since beating Manchester City 4-0 at the Etihad, as their inconsistent campaign continued.

Tottenham could have gone 5th with a win but instead it is Bournemouth who climb to 9th in the table, ahead of Spurs in 10th. Spurs visit high-flying Chelsea on Sunday while Bournemouth go to Ipswich.

Follow all of the latest from the Vitality Stadium in our live blog below:

Bournemouth boss an admirer of ‘amazing’ Tottenham

Bournemouth responded to recent back-to-back defeats with victory at Wolves and sit 13th in the table, nine points clear of the relegation zone.

They have beaten both Arsenal and Manchester City at the Vitality Stadium this season, but boss Andoni Iraola is a big admirer of Tottenham - they took six points off the Cherries last season - and expecting another big challenge.

“Their stats are amazing and they are top scorers in the competition,” the Spaniard said. “They have so many threats, especially offensively and they are really good in their position. It’s going to be very difficult.

“The past season we played very well. Even playing well, they beat us 3-1 (at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in December), but I think we played well.

“These games you have to be very good and better than them in the boxes because they are high quality. They are a very good team that I enjoy watching.”

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Jamie Braidwood5 December 2024 18:15

‘Obviously they have beaten City and Arsenal'

Ange Postecoglou on facing Bournemouth:

“Obviously they have beaten Manchester City and Arsenal at their place, so a good challenge. We had a tough game up there last year, we did well and we had a tough game against them here.

“One of those sides where there’s a real consistency in performance and approach. You know that you’re in for a battle, so I’m looking forward to it.”

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Jamie Braidwood5 December 2024 17:55

Dominic Solanke could face old club Bournemouth after illness

Ange Postecoglou, speaking yesterday, on his team news:

“Dom’s due to train today. He’s still not 100 per cent but he’s definitely improved from the weekend, so we’ll see how he goes through training today. The other injured guys are inching closer but not available.”

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Jamie Braidwood5 December 2024 17:35

What is the Tottenham team news?

Ange Postecoglou is hopeful that he may be able to welcome back Dominic Solanke after the striker missed the weekend fixture with Fulham due to illness. Archie Gray should also be available having recovered from a knock, but Guglielmo Vicario (ankle), Micky van de Ven (hamstring), Cristian Romero (toe), Rodrigo Bentancur (suspended), Wilson Odobert (hamstring), Micky Moore (virus) and Richarlison (hamstring) remain out.

Jamie Braidwood5 December 2024 17:33

What is the Bournemouth team news?

Andoni Iraola confirmed that there are no new fitness concerns within the Bournemouth squad, with Antoine Semenyo back available after suspension. Lewis Cook has been able to train after a muscular problem but a cautious approach is likely to be taken.

Jamie Braidwood5 December 2024 17:32

When is Bournemouth vs Tottenham?

Bournemouth vs Tottenham is due to kick off at 8.15pm GMT on Thursday 5 December at the Vitality Stadium.

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Jamie Braidwood5 December 2024 17:31

Good evening

Bournemouth welcome Tottenham to the Vitality Stadium looking to build on a big away win at Wolves.

Andoni Iraola’s side enjoyed a strange outing at Molineux that saw Justin Kluivert strike thrice from the penalty spot in a 4-2 victory that leaves them eyeing the top half of the table.

Spurs, meanwhile, suffered a set back in a home draw against Fulham as they failed to build on such an encouraging performance against Manchester City.

With the chase for European places fierce in a competitive Premier League season, Ange Postecoglou will be keen to avoid another poor result as the London club travel south.

Jamie Braidwood5 December 2024 17:30

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