By The Independent (Sports) | Created at 2024-12-05 17:42:29 | Updated at 2024-12-26 00:40:49
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Bournemouth welcome Tottenham to the Vitality Stadium tonight as both sides look to climb the Premier League table amid mixed results of late.
The hosts beat Wolves 4-2 in a frantic match last weekend to climb up to 13th ahead of the midweek fixtures, and Andoni Iraola’s side have surprised both fans and pundits alike with their quality at times this season.
Ange Postecoglou’s side laboured to a 1-1 draw with Fulham which took them to seventh ahead of the next round of fixtures, with the Australian once again coming in for criticism in some parts after his team followed a scintillating 4-0 win over Manchester City with another poor result.
And with just two points separating the two teams at kick-off, it promises to be an intriguing contest on the south coast that gives both sides the chance to improve their position. Follow all of the latest from the Vitality Stadium in our live blog below:
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.”
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
