Crystal Palace vs AFC Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League updates
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Follow live coverage as Crystal Palace take on AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League today.
Manchester City are the reigning champions after beating Liverpool to the finish line in a neck-and-neck race for the 2021/22 title. A comeback win on the final day against Aston Villa secured Pep Guardiola’s side their fourth title in five years.
Jurgen Klopp’s Reds were on their way to a quadruple last season but had to settle for just one FA Cup and Carabao Cup win and, like in 2020, will be looking to lift the title again.
It was a dramatic season for Chelsea a year ago as Roman Abramovich has now been replaced by Todd Boehly as west London owner. He will want an immediate return on his hefty investment at Stamford Bridge, while Tottenham, back in the Champions League, are also keen to start again.
However, it’s not all about the action at the top as Fulham, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest have been promoted to the top flight for 2021/22 and hope to hold their own against the best of English football and avoid relegation avoid.
We bring you all the action and updates from today’s game in the live blog below:
Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth AFC
Doucoure puts a pass into Olise’s feet, whose cross is cleared by Kelly. Ward gets the ball back and spins past a defender before passing the ball to Olise, but his second ball into the box is caught by Neto.
Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth AFC
There were a couple of sloppy passes in the opening 20 minutes, with Palace and Bournemouth each having a shot. The crowd was raring to go, but there was a lack of energy on the pitch. Both sides are secure in the Premier League and show they lack intensity.
Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth AFC
Solanke does well in Palace’s box, playing a quick one-two before receiving the ball in the center of the box. He tries to shoot deep past Johnstone but his attempt is tame and Hughes makes the block.
Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth AFC
Palace lost 3-0 at home to Fulham in December – they have not lost at home to newly promoted teams since February 2016, although one was against Bournemouth. The away team had a corner kick but failed to put together a dangerous attacking move.
Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth AFC
Zaha has possession on the halfway line and sends a pass down the right flank towards Olise. He pushes towards the box and sprints past Kelly before his shot goes wide of the far post.
Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth AFC
Palace fail to count another corner kick and lose possession after a short corner kick. They get it back down the right with Olise, but he makes a fierce ball contact before sending a pass to Zaha for a goal goal.
Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth AFC
Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth AFC
Olise gains possession and has a chance to run to Vina. The former Reading player steps over the ball before shoving it past himself and towards the baseline, but the left-back recovers and shoves it behind him for the corner.
Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth AFC
Eze takes a free-kick down the left and flicks a cross into the center of the box. Andersen comes in ahead of Solanke and heads his shot just wide of the post. Then the flag is raised for offside.
