AFC Bournemouth vs Leeds United live: Early team news, goal and score updates from Vitality Stadium
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Leeds have something of a storied past at Bournemouth’s ground and this afternoon’s contest proves to be no different with the two sides battling relegation from the Premier League.
The Cherries are in a decidedly healthier position than Javi Gracia’s Leeds, six points better off than the Yorkshiremen, but by the virtue of goal difference and results going their way elsewhere, Leeds still find themselves outside the bottom three.
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Hide AdLast-minute defeat for Nottingham Forest at Brentford yesterday means United remain in 16th place, and Gracia’s side have a golden opportunity to put some distance between themselves and the teams below them with victory on the south coast today.
Games are running out. It’s time for action. Live updates throughout the afternoon and all the build-up here, including much-anticipated team news.
Kick-off is at 2pm.
AFC Bournemouth 4-1 Leeds United LIVE
Time for action
With Man City (a), Newcastle (h), West Ham (a) and Spurs (h) to come after this, you really feel as though it’s last chance saloon for Leeds, despite the Whites sitting 16th.
Strangers things have happened, but they desperately need to put on a show today. Most importantly, come away with three points. Here’s how they did it back in November.
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They don’t come much bigger than this. Must-win on the south coast, Leeds must win this match to stand a realistic chance of playing Premier League football next season.
Will Willy Gnonto play? Will Max Wober make it? We’ll have to wait and see. Team news from 1 o’clock. Kick-off at 2.