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Jermain Defoe in action for Bournemouth on December 17, 2017
Eddie Howe: 'Jermain Defoe will not leave Bournemouth'
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe dismisses speculation linking Jermain Defoe with a loan switch to Nottingham Forest.
Aug 29, 11:41
Sheffield United's David Brooks during the match against Burton Albion on March 13, 2018
Team News: David Brooks debuts for Bournemouth against Cardiff City
Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks will make his Premier League debut against Cardiff City this afternoon.
Aug 11, 14:08
Jermain Defoe in action for Bournemouth on December 17, 2017
Bournemouth forward Jermain Defoe keen to move up all-time PL goalscorers list
Bournemouth forward Jermain Defoe suggests that he has ambitions to move into the top five of the all-time Premier League goalscorers list before the end of his career.
Aug 11, 10:59
Manchester United's Chris Smalling in action during the 2018 FA Cup final
Chris Smalling: 'Veganism has helped me steer clear of injury'
Manchester United and England defender Chris Smalling credits his new-found vegan lifestyle as a key factor to staying free of injury.
Aug 4, 12:50
Jermain Defoe in action for Bournemouth on December 17, 2017
Jermain Defoe plays down Rangers rumours
Jermain Defoe plays down suggestions that he could leave Bournemouth for Rangers before this summer's transfer window closes.
Aug 2, 15:36
Eddie Howe in charge of Bournemouth on April 28, 2018
Bristol City come from behind to secure draw with Bournemouth
Bournemouth remain unbeaten in pre-season as they are pegged back by Bristol City for a final score of 1-1 in Friday night's friendly at Ashton Gate.
Jul 27, 20:58
Emerson Hyndman in action for Bournemouth in the FA Cup on January 6, 2018
Bournemouth edge seven-goal friendly thriller against Levante
Bournemouth win their second pre-season outing 4-3 against Levante thanks to a late Lewis Cook goal in La Manga.
Jul 20, 20:50
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring in the Champions League final against Liverpool in Kiev on May 26, 2018
Jermain Defoe hopes to see Gareth Bale return to Premier League
Jermain Defoe admits that he "would love to see" former Tottenham Hotspur teammate Gareth Bale quit Real Madrid this summer and return to the Premier League.
Jun 29, 18:39
Wayne Rooney in action for Everton on April 7, 2018
Jermain Defoe tips Wayne Rooney to thrive in Major League Soccer
Bournemouth's Jermain Defoe says that Wayne Rooney will enjoy life in Major League Soccer.
Jun 27, 14:53
Jermain Defoe in action for Bournemouth on December 17, 2017
Jermain Defoe: 'Prospective Juventus move did not scare me'
Jermain Defoe admits that he would not have been afraid to join Juventus in January 2009 when at Portsmouth but was relieved to eventually sign for Tottenham Hotspur.
Jun 26, 19:12
Jermain Defoe in action for Bournemouth on December 17, 2017
Jermain Defoe has "mixed emotions" after OBE award recognition
Jermain Defoe says that he feels "mixed emotions" after being named in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for his charitable work away from the football field.
Jun 9, 19:01
Kenny Dalglish pictured on October 14, 2017
Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish knighted in Queen's Birthday Honours list
Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish receives a knighthood in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
Jun 8, 22:32
Liverpool's Dominic Solanke in action during pre-season
Steven Gerrard to bring in Jermain Defoe, Dominic Solanke?
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has reportedly turned his focus to recruiting a couple of strikers on loan, with Dominic Solanke and Jermain Defoe being targeted.
May 17, 10:28
Callum Wilson celebrates the second during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Huddersfield Town on November 18, 2017
Bournemouth end Premier League campaign with win at Burnley
Bournemouth come from behind to earn a 2-1 victory away at Burnley in Sunday's Premier League encounter at Turf Moor.
May 13, 17:13
Dusan Tadic celebrates opening the scoring during the Premier League game between Southampton and Everton on November 26, 2017
Dusan Tadic blasts Southampton to within one point of safety
Dusan Tadic scores twice to earn Southampton a 2-1 win over Bournemouth, moving the Saints to within one point of Premier League safety.
Apr 28, 17:02
Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Leicester City on August 26, 2017
Team News: Jose Mourinho makes seven changes to Manchester United XI
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho makes seven changes to his XI for Wednesday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
Apr 18, 18:48
Hornets manager Javi Gracia gives orders during the FA Cup game between Southampton and Watford on January 27, 2018
Javi Gracia disappointed with late Huddersfield Town winner
Watford boss Javi Gracia expresses his disappointment at his side's failure to keep Huddersfield out in the last minutes of Saturday's game, as Tom Ince scored a late winner.
Apr 14, 21:16
Sadio Mane celebrates scoring in the Premier League game between Liverpool and Bournemouth on April 14, 2018
Mohamed Salah scores 30th league goal as Liverpool beat Bournemouth
Mohamed Salah reaches the 30-goal landmark for the Premier League season as Liverpool's front three all score in a comfortable win over Bournemouth at Anfield.
Apr 14, 19:24
Eddie Howe watches on during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Bournemouth on May 21, 2017
Team News: Bournemouth make three changes against Crystal Palace
Eddie Howe makes three changes to his Bournemouth starting XI for Saturday's Premier League meeting with Crystal Palace.
Apr 7, 14:05
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe during the Premier League match against Sunderland on April 29, 2017
Eddie Howe: 'Jermain Defoe should make World Cup squad'
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe says that Jermain Defoe could contribute for England at the 2018 World Cup.
Apr 7, 10:58
Jermain Defoe celebrates after opening the scoring in the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Bournemouth on December 9, 2017
Jermain Defoe: 'I could be key at the World Cup'
Bournemouth striker Jermain Defoe backs himself to be a crucial influence at this summer's World Cup, should England boss Gareth Southgate pick him in his squad.
Apr 2, 10:00
Jordon Ibe celebrates with Jermain Defoe during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Brighton & Hove Albion on September 15, 2017
Jermain Defoe strikes in injury time to help Bournemouth draw at Watford
Jermain Defoe's 92nd-minute equaliser helps Bournemouth salvage a 2-2 draw in Saturday's Premier League game at Watford.
Mar 31, 16:55
Eric Dier contemplates Fermat's Last Theorem during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth on October 14, 2017
Team News: Eric Dier makes Tottenham Hotspur bench for Bournemouth clash
Eric Dier recovers from an elbow injury to make the Tottenham Hotspur bench in Sunday's Premier League clash away at Bournemouth.
Mar 11, 15:04
Jermain Defoe has a breather during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth on October 14, 2017
Jermain Defoe: 'England door opened by Gareth Southgate'
Bournemouth striker Jermain Defoe reveals that England manager Gareth Southgate has offered him a chance to be part of the Three Lions World Cup squad.
Feb 28, 13:36
Jermain Defoe has a breather during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth on October 14, 2017
Jermain Defoe "sad" at Sunderland plight
Jermain Defoe admits that he is "sad" with what is happening at his former club Sunderland, who are currently bottom of the Championship.
Feb 26, 13:48
Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez meets Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe prior to their Premier League clash at St James' Park on November 4, 2017
Eddie Howe: 'Bournemouth were poor for 70 minutes'
Eddie Howe hails the impact made by his subs to help Bournemouth recover from two goals down and draw 2-2 against Newcastle United.
Feb 24, 20:38
Bournemouth midfielder Dan Gosling in action during his side's 6-1 victory over Hull City at the Vitality Stadium on October 15, 2016
Bournemouth's Dan Gosling: 'We could have beaten Newcastle United'
Bournemouth midfielder Dan Gosling admits that he is disappointed his side were unable to take maximum points off Newcastle United.
Feb 24, 17:45
Jermain Defoe has a breather during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth on October 14, 2017
Team News: Jermain Defoe on Bournemouth bench ahead of Newcastle United clash
Jermain Defoe is named on the bench as Bournemouth welcome Newcastle United to the Vitality Stadium.
Feb 24, 14:04
Jordon Ibe celebrates with Jermain Defoe during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Brighton & Hove Albion on September 15, 2017
Eddie Howe: 'Jermain Defoe could face Newcastle United'
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe says that Jermain Defoe could make his return from injury against Newcastle United on Saturday.
Feb 23, 18:17
Harry Kane celebrates with Son Heung-min after scoring the second during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton on January 13, 2018
Harry Kane makes history in Tottenham Hotspur rout of Everton
Harry Kane becomes Tottenham Hotspur's record Premier League goalscorer with a brace in his side's 4-0 rout of Everton at Wembley.
Jan 13, 19:21
Jermain Defoe has a breather during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth on October 14, 2017
Eddie Howe not seeking replacement for Jermain Defoe
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe admits that bringing in new players in January "is always tough", as he appears to rule out signing a replacement striker for Jermain Defoe.
Dec 27, 16:33
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016
Team News: David Silva, Vincent Kompany start for Manchester City
Vincent Kompany and David Silva return to Manchester City's starting XI for Saturday's Premier League home meeting with Bournemouth.
Dec 23, 14:02
Eddie Howe watches his side go down again during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth on October 14, 2017
Eddie Howe: 'Bournemouth can cope without Jermain Defoe'
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe says that his side will be able to cope without striker Jermain Defoe, who suffered an ankle injury on Wednesday evening.
Dec 22, 14:59
Ethan Ampadu in action during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on September 20, 2017
Antonio Conte: "Ethan Ampadu showed great maturity"
Antonio Conte talks up the potential of Chelsea youngster Ethan Ampadu following his solid display against Bournemouth.
Dec 21, 14:16
Jermain Defoe has a breather during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth on October 14, 2017
Eddie Howe suspects ligament damage for Jermain Defoe
Eddie Howe expects Jermain Defoe to spend time on the sidelines after hobbling off the field during the first half of Bournemouth's defeat to Chelsea.
Dec 21, 12:39
Alvaro Morata celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Alvaro Morata cruelly denies Bournemouth as Chelsea progress into semi-finals
Alvaro Morata scores in stoppage time, seconds after Bournemouth had levelled up the match, to earn Chelsea a 2-1 win in Wednesday's EFL Cup quarter-final tie.
Dec 20, 21:40
Michy Batshuayi nabs the second during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on September 20, 2017
Team News: Ethan Ampadu, Michy Batshuayi start for Chelsea
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte hands starts to both Ethan Ampadu and Michy Batshuayi for the EFL Cup quarter-final tie with Bournemouth.
Dec 20, 18:48
Jermain Defoe has a breather during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth on October 14, 2017
Jermaine Defoe: 'I think about Bradley Lowery every day'
Bournemouth striker Jermaine Defoe reveals that he thinks about Bradley Lowery "every day" since the child's passing in July.
Dec 17, 22:26
Philippe Coutinho celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Liverpool on December 17, 2017
Liverpool beat Bournemouth in style to move into top four
Liverpool beat Bournemouth 4-0 at the Vitality Stadium to move back into the Premier League's top four.
Dec 17, 18:25
Dishevelled Reds boss Jurgen Klopp watches on during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Team News: Adam Lallana makes Liverpool bench away at Bournemouth
Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana is passed fit for the first time this season and will start on the bench as the Reds play Bournemouth.
Dec 17, 15:33
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool15113131131836
2Chelsea16104237191834
3Arsenal1686229151430
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest168442119228
5Manchester CityMan City168352823527
6Bournemouth167452421325
7Aston Villa167452425-125
8Fulham166642422224
9Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton166642625124
10Tottenham HotspurSpurs1672736191723
11Brentford167273230223
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle166552321223
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd166462119222
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham165472129-819
15Crystal Palace163761721-416
16Everton153661421-715
17Leicester CityLeicester163582134-1314
18Ipswich TownIpswich162681628-1212
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1623112440-169
20Southampton1612131136-255


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