Tottenham vs Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction as Son Heung-min scores in Spurs win

The 2023/24 Premier League season is under way and you can follow every game and every goal right here with The Independent. On New Year’s Eve, Tottenham Hotspur returned to winning ways after tough final assignment of the year, beating the in-form AFC Bournemouth by a 3-1 scoreline.

The Cherries are flying under Andoni Iraola, but goals from Pape Sarr, Son Heung-min and Richarlison did the damage before Alex Scott pulled one back later on for the visitors. The three points move Ange Postecoglou’s team up to within a point of Man City and Arsenal, following the latter’s defeat to Fulham at the same time as this game took place.

Follow the latest action from the Premier League below and see the latest Spurs vs Bournemouth odds and tips here.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Bournemouth LIVE

• Spurs XI: Vicario, Porro, Royal, Davies, Udogie, Bentancur, Sarr, Lo Celso, Johnson, Richarlison, Son

• Bournemouth XI: Neto, Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, O. Dango, Cook, Christie, Kluivery, Sinisterra, Solanke, Tavernier

• GOAL! Sarr puts Spurs ahead early on with arrowed finish (1-0)

• SUB: Sarr leaves the pitch in tears through injury - days before he’s due to go to AFCON

• GOAL! Son rattles in a second on the break (2-0)

• GOAL! Richarlison side-foots in third to wrap up win (3-0)

• GOAL! Scott pulls one back with fine late finish (3-1)

Tottenham Hotspur FC 3 - 1 AFC Bournemouth

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

16:13

Following Arsenal's defeat at Fulham, fifth-place Tottenham close the gap on the top four to a single point with their 3-1 victory over Bournemouth. Sarr, who later went off injured, gave the hosts the lead in the ninth minute, while Son and Richarlison struck in the final 20 minutes to seal the points. Substitute Scott grabbed a late consolation for the Cherries, whose seven-match unbeaten streak comes to an end. Both sides begin 2024 in FA Cup third-round action next weekend. Tottenham host Burnley on Friday with Bournemouth travelling to Queens Park Rangers the following day. Thank you for joining us today. Until next time, goodbye!

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

16:09

FULL-TIME: TOTTENHAM 3-1 BOURNEMOUTH

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

16:06

OFFSIDE, NO GOAL! The visitors think they have pulled another goal back as Scott nods in Tavernier's cross from eight yards out. However, the offside flag is quickly raised and the goal is ruled out.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

16:05

Bournemouth launch one last surge that culminates in Brooks trying his luck from distance. But his ambitious attempt is just too high.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

16:04

There are just 60 seconds of stoppage time remaining at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The hosts are moments away from victory.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

16:01

With Spurs having used all their substitutions, they are down to 10 men with Veliz unable to continue. He is consoled by his team-mates as he limps towards the tunnel.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

16:00

With Veliz down and in need of treatment, tempers flare on the sidelines between both benches. However, the situation quickly dies down as common sense appears to prevail.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:58

Yellow Card Giovani Lo Celso

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:58

We are into the first of eight additional minutes at the end of this game. Can Bournemouth launch a late rally?

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:56

It is a very open ending to this game. Both sides seem keen to finish 2023 on a high. Bournemouth will hope for a decent amount of stoppage time.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:55

Yellow Card Antoine Serlom Semenyo

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:54

OFF THE BAR! Gil should score! Spurs look to finish with a flourish. A sweeping move gets Hojbjerg to the byline before he cuts the ball across the six-yard area. An unmarked Gil has an empty goal to aim at, but heads against the crossbar.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:53

Yellow Card Emerson Aparecido Leite de Souza Júnior

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:50

Assist Marcus Joseph Tavernier

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:48

Substitution Adam James Smith David Robert Brooks

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:48

Substitution Richarlison de Andrade Alejo Véliz

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:47

Substitution Giovani Lo Celso Eric Jeremy Edgar Dier

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:46

Assist Brennan Price Johnson

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:45

Goal Richarlison de Andrade

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:45

Yellow Card Marcos Nicolás Senesi Barón

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:44

Bournemouth look to find a way back into the contest. Semenyo clips the ball into the area, but Spurs deal with the threat.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:43

A worry for Spurs as Udogie stays down. The medical team are on to tend to the defender, but he should be fine to carry on.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:41

CHANCE! Tottenham have their tails up and look for the third goal, which would surely put the game beyond Bournemouth. The ball drops kindly for Richarlison in the box, but Neto does well to keep out his first-time shot.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:37

Goal Heung-Min Son

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:35

Bournemouth turn to the bench once more. This time, Christie is the player to make way with Scott taking his place.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:35

Richarlison releases Son down the left. The skipper has the opportunity to get a shot away, but looks to cut inside onto his right foot. However, Senesi reads the situation well and intercepts.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:34

We are into the final quarter of this game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The hosts are still a goal to the good, but their opponents are still in this.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:33

A nervy moment for Spurs. Under pressure from Solanke, Vicario and Emerson both go for the ball at the same time in an attempt to clear the danger. Thankfully for the hosts, they are able to tidy things up.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:30

Bournemouth should be level and Solanke will know he must do better in those positions. He and his team-mates will hope they are not made to rue that missed opportunity.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:28

WHAT A CHANCE! Solanke should score! Bournemouth brilliantly work the ball from left to right and Tavernier squares it into the six-yard box, where Solanke arrives but can only steer his shot wide of the target.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:27

Substitution Luis Fernando Sinisterra Lucumí Antoine Serlom Semenyo

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:27

Substitution Justin Dean Kluivert Philip Anyanwu Billing

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:23

Substitution Rodrigo Bentancur Colmán Pierre-Emile Kordt Højbjerg

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:22

Skipp has his name taken by the referee after he catches Cook late.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:21

Richarlison appeared to rush that opportunity, which is rather surprising given his recent form. The Brazil international has been involved in seven goals in his last six Premier League home games.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:20

WHAT A CHANCE! Son's throughball puts Richarlison in behind the Bournemouth defence, with only Neto to beat. However, the in-form striker can only steer his shot wide from close range.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:17

SAVE! The visitors immediately threaten and are awarded a corner. A deep delivery is met by Solanke at the far post, but Vicario does well to keep out his goalbound header.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:17

Bournemouth have never won five successive matches in the English top flight. The Cherries must come from behind in order to achieve that today.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:16

Tottenham get us off and running again in the second half.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:12

Substitution Dango Aboubacar Faissal Ouattara Maximillian James Aarons

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:10

Although they trail, Bournemouth are not out of this contest by any means. The Cherries have out-shot Tottenham 12 to five, but just one of those attempts was on target. That is something they must address in the second half.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

15:06

Tottenham lead Bournemouth 1-0 at the break. Sarr's sweet strike in the ninth minute separates the sides. Although, it was a bittersweet half for the midfielder, who was later forced off injured. Son also went close for the hosts, but they will want a second goal for comfort when this match resumes.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:57

HALF-TIME: TOTTENHAM 1-0 BOURNEMOUTH

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:55

A concern for the visitors as Ouattara stays down in need of medical attention. He is not moving easily as he makes his way to the touchline.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:53

Bournemouth counter with Tavernier sweeping the ball out to Kluivert, who has plenty of space to run into. The midfielder has team-mates in support, but opts to cut inside and shoot, and his attempt is deflected behind for a corner.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:51

OFF THE BAR! Tavernier clips the ball towards Ouattara at the far post. The latter picks out Solanke, whose shot deflects off Davies and loops towards goal, but grazes the top of the woodwork and goes over.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:49

We are into the second of seven additional minutes indicated by the fourth official at the end of this first half.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:48

CHANCE! The Cherries push again and following a surge into the Tottenham area, the ball breaks kindly for Kluivert. However, the midfielder drags his shot wide of the target.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:47

Bournemouth have certainly carried the greater threat during the latter stages of this first half. Can they find an equaliser before the break?

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:45

Tavernier steps up to the free-kick and sees his shot deflect wide of the target. Bournemouth maintain their threat from the subsequent corner, with Ouattara heading Cook's cross wide.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:43

With Solanke back in the action, Bournemouth are awarded a free-kick on the edge of the box after Lo Celso brings down Tavernier.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:39

Solanke appeared to land awkwardly following that challenge with Udogie. The striker has scored eight times in his last seven Premier League appearances, so Bournemouth will hope he can shake this off.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:38

Danger for Spurs as Solanke embarks on a powerful burst into the penalty area. However, Udogie tracks his run well and intervenes before eventually earning a free-kick.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:37

Ironically, this was Sarr's last game before linking up with Senegal ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations. The midfielder will hope his injury is nothing too serious.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:33

A concern for Spurs as Sarr stays down and is in need of medical attention. It seems the goalscorer may not be able to continue here.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:33

Substitution Pape Matar Sarr Oliver William Skipp

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:33

Bournemouth threaten with neat link-up play down the left as Kluivert's clever return pass finds Ouattara, who sends a low ball across the six-yard box. However, none of his team-mates are alert and the chance goes begging.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:30

The visitors seek an equaliser and Tavernier whips a free-kick into the box. Senesi meets it with a powerful header, but it is just too high.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:28

CHANCE! Strong play from Richarlison enables him to release Son down the left. With Johnson racing to keep up with him, the skipper is caught in two minds and his eventual shot is a tame one that Neto blocks.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:25

Yellow Card Justin Dean Kluivert

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:24

Porro continues to ask questions of the Bournemouth defence as he sends another cross into the box. This one is just too high for Richarlison, though.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:24

Tottenham have failed to win their final league game in each of the last five calendar years. But so far, so good for Postecoglou's side.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:22

The hosts continue to threaten as they are awarded a corner. Porro's delivery is met by Bentancur at the near post, but he is unable to keep his header down.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:20

GOOD HIT! Spurs push for the second goal and though Bournemouth deal with an initial attack, the ball drops kindly for Emerson on the volley. The defender unleashes a fierce strike that is creeping into the bottom-right corner, but Neto gets across well to push it away.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:18

Tottenham are a goal to the good after the opening quarter of an hour in this game. Both sides are carrying a decent attacking threat, but Sarr's fine strike separates the sides for now.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:15

Bournemouth look to respond and Solanke is in pursuit of a ball on the edge of the Tottenham penalty area. However, Udogie does well to deny him a sight on goal.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:14

Tottenham have now scored in the first half in each of their last eight Premier League home games. They have only once enjoyed a longer such run in the competition, scoring before half-time in nine successive matches at White Hart Lane between May and November 1999.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:10

Assist Giovani Lo Celso

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:10

CHANCE! Solanke should do better. The in-form striker is unmarked as he is brilliantly found by Ouattara in the box, but he does not connect cleanly with his header and it goes straight to Vicario.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:09

There is a brief injury scare for Bournemouth as Solanke stays down following an aerial collision. Thankfully for the Cherries, though, he is soon back on his feet.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:07

Tottenham attack down the right once more. Son dummies a low ball to the edge of the penalty area, where Richarlison and Lo Celso both go for it. The Brazil striker gets there first, but his shot is always rising.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:04

An early chance for Son as Spurs counter with Johnson leading the charge down the right flank. The skipper cannot steer the former Nottingham Forest winger's cross towards goal, but the offside flag is subsequently raised against him.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:02

Simon Hooper is our referee today. He blows his whistle and Bournemouth get the match under way.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:01

The teams are out for the final time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2023. We are almost ready to go.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

14:01

The form book would arguably make Bournemouth the favourites today. The Cherries are unbeaten in seven and have won each of their last four matches.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

13:57

The in-form Bournemouth also make a couple of alterations from their 3-0 win over Fulham. Sinisterra starts while Cook returns from injury, with Scott and Semenyo dropping to the bench. The likes of Ryan Fredericks, Tyler Adams and Lloyd Kelly remain unavailable for Andoni Iraola, who also confirmed Hamad Traore will be a long-term absentee after recently contracting malaria.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

13:53

Ange Postecoglou receives a boost as Bentancur returns from injury ahead of schedule to take his place in Tottenham's starting XI. The other change from the defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion sees Lo Celso return to the side with Skipp dropping to the bench, while Dejan Kulusevski misses out through suspension.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

13:45

SUBS: Mark Travers, Max Aarons, Chris Mepham, Alex Scott, David Brooks, Philip Billing, Joe Rothwell, Kieffer Moore, Antoine Semenyo.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

13:45

BOURNEMOUTH (4-2-3-1): Neto; Adam Smith, Illia Zabarnyi, Marcos Senesi, Dango Ouattara; Lewis Cook, Ryan Christie; Luis Sinisterra, Justin Kluivert, Marcus Tavernier; Dominic Solanke.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

13:41

SUBS: Fraser Forster, Alfie Dorrington, Eric Dier, Ashley Phillips, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Oliver Skipp, Jamie Donley, Bryan Gil, Alejo Veliz.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

13:41

TOTTENHAM (4-2-3-1): Guglielmo Vicario; Pedro Porro, Emerson, Ben Davies, Destiny Udogie; Pape Sarr, Rodrigo Bentancur; Brennan Johnson, Giovani Lo Celso, Son Heung-Min; Richarlison.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

13:33

Fifth-place Spurs are looking to close the gap on the top four with victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. As for Bournemouth, who occupy 12th, they can move level on points with 10th-place Chelsea by taking the spoils here.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

13:33

Hello everyone and welcome to live text coverage of the Premier League showdown between Tottenham and Bournemouth.

Tottenham vs Bournemouth confirmed teams

13:11 , Karl Matchett

Lineups:

Spurs XI: Vicario, Porro, Royal, Davies, Udogie, Bentancur, Sarr, Lo Celso, Johnson, Richarlison, Son

Bournemouth XI: Neto, Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, O. Dango, Cook, Christie, Kluivery, Sinisterra, Solanke, Tavernier

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

13:30

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth

13:00

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