Category: Bournemouth

West Ham vs Bournemouth – Premier League preview and team news

Stephen Donovan

Bournemouth continue their search for their first Premier League points when they travel to Upton Park to face West Ham United in the first meeting of the two clubs in any competition since 1999. After getting the better of title hopefuls Arsenal in such impressive fashion in their opening match, it was something of a disappointment for the Hammers to be beaten by Leicester City last time out in a keenly contested encounter where the visitors had slightly more of a clinical edge in front of goal. The sending off of goalkeeper…

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Liverpool vs Bournemouth – Premier League preview and team news

Stephen Donovan

Liverpool will be targeting their second win from as many Premier League games as they face a Bournemouth side that is eager to prove they belong at this level following their meteoric rise over the last six years. It was hardly a performance bursting with fluency and flair, but Liverpool made the ideal start with victory at Stoke City, in doing so gaining revenge for the mauling they suffered at the same ground on the final day of last season. Neither side looked likely to win it for the most…

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Ranking the Premier League’s richest owners: Man United don’t even make the top four

Steve Green

The so called ‘best league in the world’ was recently flush with television money (again) lining the pockets of its already astronomically rich owners. Adding that to their already vast personal fortunes, the Daily Mirror have put the sums together to figure out just who is the richest of the rich and reveal just how rich they are in the process. 20. Delia Smith/Michael Wynn Jones – Norwich City How much? £23million 19. The Morgan Family – Swansea City How much? £32million 18. Bill Kenwright – Everton How much? £33million…

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Poll reveals Man United to be Premier League’s most HATED club

Steve Green
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A poll carried out by the Daily Mirror has revealed that the club most Premier League fans hate the most is Manchester United. The survey – run by the Mirror – asked fans of each Premier League club about which current top flight teams they hate the most and it was the Red Devils who were the most disliked overall. And while United took the top prize, title rivals Chelsea were a close second, while Liverpool followed on in third. However, at the other end of the scale, new boys…

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Bournemouth vs Aston Villa – Premier League preview and team news

Stephen Donovan

It all looks set to be incredible and highly atmospheric afternoon in deepest Dorset as Bournemouth play their first ever match in the top-flight of English football, with a new-look Aston Villa providing the opposition. Nobody could have begrudged the Cherries from winning the Championship title last term, as they produced the most free-flowing, entertaining and potent style of football the second tier had to offer. The pace and finishing ability of striker Callum Wilson, inspired midfielder Marc Pugh and the sheer unpredictability of Matt Ritchie were among the facets…

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AWKWARD! Bournemouth new boy Max Gradel says he wants to sign for Chelsea at unveiling

Steve Green

It’s never a good sign when your new signing name drops another club in their first press conference. But that’s exactly what Bournemouth new boy Max Gradel did when he some to the press for the first time since signing on from French club Saint Etienne this week. However, it also seems like Gradel has got confused somewhere along the line. After the news had broken, Mourinho used Gradel as an example to show how strong the Premier League has become, and said that even a promoted side like Bournemouth…

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(Images) New stadium photos make FIFA 16 look more in depth than ever

Steve Green

A series of photos EA Sports have released show nine new stadiums set to be featured in Fifa 16, and judging from these in-game stills, it’s going to be the most realistic football game yet. Featuring all three of the newly promoted sides – Bournemouth, Norwich and Watford – they are joined by stunning new diggings for Marseille’s Stade Velodrome, River Plate’s El Monumental and ever er…Portsmouth’s Fratton Park. See the images below… Vitality Stadium – Bournemouth Vicarage Road – Watford Carrow Road – Norwich Fratton Park – Portsmouth Stade…

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Sky Sports reveal early 2015/16 live fixture schedule: Chelsea kick off vs Swansea

Steve Green

Sky Sports have released their early live TV schedule for the 2015/16 season. READ MORE: Chelsea News and Gossip Friday’s Chelsea news roundup Juventus interested in signing ANOTHER Chelsea winger The first game subscribers will see is Chelsea kicking off their title defence against South Wales giants Swansea City on August 8. The opening weekend will also see such mouth watering clashes between the likes of Arsenal vs West Ham and Stoke vs Liverpool to help get the new season off to a flyer. Sky will be sharing the rights…

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Former Man United legend Sir Alex Ferguson named as Premier League’s most influential figure

Steve Green

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been named as the most influential person in Premier League history. READ MORE: Manchester United Transfer News Ten unstoppable players Manchester United almost signed Man United would lucky to sign key target, says ex-Real Madrid chief In a list compiled by the Daily Mail, the veteran tactician saw off competition from the likes of Roman Abramovich, Rupert Murdoch and Richard Scudamore to exert his influence on the top flight. Current Premier League managers Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho also featured amongst the…

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Six key battles on the Premier League’s opening day that may shape the season

Jordan Harris
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Following the announcement of the 2015/16 Premier League fixture list, fans of the 20 clubs set to sit at the top table of English football next season will already be predicting how their campaign looks set to turn out. READ MORE: Arsenal man on verge of departure David De Gea delays Real Madrid move Chelsea target suggests move is complete The opening day will often set the tone for how the year will pan out, so all the managers will be desperate to see their side collect three points. Here…

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Premier League opening day fixtures: Chelsea open title defence vs Swans

Steve Green

The Premier League fixtures for the 2015/16 season have been announced and have already thrown up some interesting encounters. Defending champions Chelsea see their defence get off the ground by hosting Welsh side Swansea, while Arsenal open their campaign by hosting West Ham United. Liverpool will be given the chance to exact vengeance on Stoke City for their 6-1 on the final day of the 2014/15 season, by travelling back to the Britannia. Manchester United face a tough clash with Tottenham at Old Trafford, while Manchester City head for the…

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Former Manchester United and Tottenham striker aiming for Premier League return

Jordan Harris
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Former Manchester United and Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov is hoping that another Premier League side is willing to take a chance on him this summer. READ MORE: Manchester United Transfer Gossip The 34-year-old is looking for a new club after being released by Ligue 1 side Monaco, and according to the London Evening Standard, would like to return to England 18 months after he left Fulham for the French Riviera. “I spent a long time in England and I keep very good memories,” he stated. “Everyone is watching the Premier…

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