Tottenham vs Bournemouth as it happened: Spurs cruise past Cherries to secure 12th consecutive home win
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Your support makes all the difference.Tottenham will hope to beat mid-table Bournemouth and keep the pressure on Chelsea at the top of the Premier League table.
- Mauricio Pochettino happy to reap the rewards of a club ready to put their faith in the stars of tomorrow
- Tottenham could confirm finishing above Arsenal with victory in the north London derby
- Mauricio Pochettino questions Dele Alli's omission from Player of the Year shortlist
- Dele Alli stands on the brink of something 'special' as Tottenham golden boy continues to blossom
- Mauricio Pochettino urges his Tottenham players to keep 'pushing' and 'believing' in Premier League title chase
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What time does it start?
The match will kick off at 12.30pm on Saturday 15 August.
Where can I watch it?
It will be shown live on Sky Sports 1, with coverage starting at 12.00pm.
Previous meetings
Bournemouth 0 Tottenham 0
Premier League, October 2016
Tottenham 3 Bournemouth 0
Premier League, March 2016
Bournemouth 1 Tottenham 5
Premier League, October 2015
Form
Tottenham: WWWWW
Bournemouth: WWDDL
Odds
Provided by 888.com
Tottenham: 13/50
Bournemouth: 10/1
Draw: 53/1
43 MINS
Smith has gone to ground clutching his ankle after falling awkwardly in a collision for a header. This does not look promising for The Cherries.
HALF TIME
TOTTENHAM 2 - 0 BOURNEMOUTH
Spurs enter the interval with a two goal advantage over the Cherries, following goals from Dembele and Son. Pochettino's men started quickly and the lead is reflective of an encouraging display from the title chasers. Bournemouth have been under the cosh throughout and they will be looking at the break as a chance to regroup and recharge, ready to attempt a triumphant comeback in the second half. The visitors have a mountain to climb here at White Hart Lane.
Game on!
48 MINS
GOAL
TOTTENHAM 3 - 0 BOURNEMOUTH
Kane has scored the third for Spurs and the 20th of his season. He picks up a ball into the box from Alli, skips past Francis and slots it into the net effortlessly with his left foot. Top stuff from Tottenham's main man.
Game on!
51 MINS
Arter takes down Eriksen in the middle of the pitch. It's a clever free kick from the Bournemouth lad, otherwise Spurs would have been breaking through on goal.
52 MINS
A mistake from Cook almost gifted Spurs their fourth, but Kane fails to double his tally from close range.
53 MINS
Once again, Bournemouth give the ball away in the midfield. Son charges towards goal, before laying the ball off to Kane. The striker attempts a shot towards the back post, but Boruc manages to stop the strike.
56 MINS
Substitution: Jack Wilshire is replaced by Lewis Cook due to injury.
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