Bournemouth vs Watford: Sides share points in thrilling draw
Re-live the action from the south-coast
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Callum Wilson and Ryan Fraser struck equalisers just three minutes apart as Bournemouth salvaged a madcap 3-3 Premier League draw with Watford.
Troy Deeney's early brace had Watford 2-0 to the good, before Nathan Ake and Wilson had Bournemouth level - but for less than a minute.
Ken Sema fired in from Deeney's knock-down to nudge Watford into a 3-2 lead, but one the Hornets could only hold for two minutes.
The excellent Fraser's composed finish drew Bournemouth level at 3-3 before half-time, and despite a clutch of Cherries chances after the break, so the scores remained. Re-live the action below:
What time does it start?
Bournemouth vs Watford kicks off at 7:45pm (GMT)
Where can I watch it?
The match will not be shown live on TV or online in the UK. Highlights will be shown on Match of the Day on BBC One at 22:45.
Independent Sport will keep you up to date with all the goals as they go in via our live blog.
Player to watch
Abdoulaye Doucoure: The French midfielder will be delighted with how his season has gone heading into the New Year with three goals and four assists. He came on off the bench last weekend to grab his side a late point against Newcastle. His superb performances have caught the eye of big clubs including PSG and Liverpool. With the form he’s on, he’ll definitely prove a handful for Bournemouth.
Form guide
Bournemouth: LLWLLL
Watford: DLWWDL
Odds
Bournemouth to win: 13/8
Watford to win: 17/10
Draw: 49/20
Prediction
Bournemouth 2-1 Watford: Bournemouth have had a very poor month but they’ve played some tough opponents and are suffering from injuries. I fancy them to edge through this one though against a slowing Watford.
GOAL! West Ham 0-2 Brighton (Shane Duffy, 58 minutes)
It's two!
Again a corner causes havoc in the West Ham box, and Shane Duffy is waiting at the far post to control and volley in in fine fashion.
Good stuff from the big centre-half.
The second half has begun in the two later kick-offs. 0-0 at St James' Park, 3-3 at the Vitality Stadium.
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United, 46 minutes
A handball from Victor Lindelof sees the Manchester United defender cautioned by Andre Marriner.
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United, 48 minutes
A somewhat muted beginning to the second half. It has been scrappy since the players returned from the interval.
Chelsea 0-0 Southampton, 62 minutes
It remains goalless at Stamford Bridge, and Chelsea haven't exactly been banging on the Southampton door.
Maurizio Sarri's side have been lacking in creativity. Half-an-hour to find a goal.
GOAL! West Ham 1-2 Brighton (Marko Arnautovic, 66 minutes)
West Ham get one back!
Marko Arnautovic is, of course, the man to get them back in it.
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United, 52 minutes
Mohamed Diame's knock picked up late in the first half has not fully recovered, and he will have to trudge off.
Jonjo Shelvey on in his place.
GOAL! West Ham 2-2 Brighton (Marko Arnautovic, 68 minutes)
Two in two minutes for Marko Arnautovic!
Michail Antonio has had an impact from the bench for West Ham and it is from his cutback that Marko Arnautovic finds the back of the net in fine fashion.
West Ham level, and pushing for all three points at home.
Newcastle 0-0 Manchester United, 58 minutes
Another left-footed drive from Christian Atsu, this time from slightly further afield, but again it isn't quite good enough, skipping some distance wide of David De Gea's left-hand post.
Atsu has promised much tonight, but, as it has throughout of his career, his final ball and finishing has been lacking.
GOAL! Huddersfield 1-2 Burnley (Ashley Barnes, 74 minutes)
Burnley with a crucial goal in the relegation six-pointer!
An Ashley Westwood ball bisects a pair of Huddersfield defenders to free Barnes, who makes no mistake, beating Jonas Lossl and sending Burnley into the lead.
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