What a woeful start this is for Spurs!
We’re not even at the five minute mark yet and they should be two or three nil down already!
Bournemouth win the ball up high again after Cristian Romero’s pass to Yves Bissouma invites pressure.
This time it’s Justin Kluivert who breaks through, but his shot is saved by Guglielmo Vicario who denies the Cherries again.
Marcus Tavernier then has a header saved too.
Adrian Durham live on talkSPORT: “The first four minutes of the game have been a sackable offence for Ange Postecoglou.”
It’s almost an instant nightmare for Cristian Romero…
After 20 seconds, he passes the ball straight to Evanilson and the Bournemouth striker is sent clean through on goal.
Fortunately for Romero, Evanilson’s strike is saved brilliantly by Guglielmo Vicario who gets down really well.
The Argentinian breathes a sigh of relief.
Spurs have started this game on the back foot and they’re really struggling to keep possession.
We’re underway in today’s 2pm kick-offs!
Tottenham Hotspur are locked level on points with four different teams – Mancheser United, Everton and West Ham.
A win would move them clear in 13th and give them some momentum heading into a crucial end to the season.
As for Bournemouth, they can jump up to sixth in the Premier League if they pick up three points.
At Stamford Bridge, Enzo Maresca faces his former club, looking to move Chelsea into the top four.
Meanwhile, Leicester are now six points from safety in the relegation zone and they are desperate for a win.
Stick with us for updates…
Dominic Solanke is making his first start in the Premier League for Spurs since January’s north London derby.
Having him back up front will be a big boost for Ange Postecoglou, who now has a focal point in the final third.
Bayern loanee Mathys Tel hasn’t scored in the league since his move, so Solanke has come straight in to replace him today.
Spurs also have Cristian Romero back at the other end of the pitch.
He’s making just his 13th start of the season in the Premier League and his first since December 2024 – a 3-4 defeat to Chelsea.
The Argentinian returning to the back four is going to hopefully bring some stability to Postecoglou’s side.
Romero starts next to Kevin Danso for the first time.
We also have some early team news for this afternoon’s later game between Arsenal and Manchester United…
And it’s good news for the Gunners.
According to The Athletic, Gabriel Martinelli is going to be back in the matchday squad for the first time since February 5.
Martinelli has missed the last three Premier League games, but he will now come back to boost Mikel Arteta’s attacking options.
Meanwhile, Bukayo Saka’s return to training is also nearing.
Saka had surgery on his hamstring in December and Arsenal have majorly missed his presence on the pitch.
However, he’s now tipped to be back training with the squad this month – with an April return to playing likely.
It will give Arteta two of his main stars back for the run-in, although he will still be missing Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz.
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The teams are in for the 2pm kick-offs!
Spurs captain Heung-min Son has been dropped for their clash against Bournemouth, with Wilson Odobert starting.
Dominic Solanke returns from injury up front while Cristian Romero features for the first time since December.
James Maddison and Mathys Tel are both on the bench too.
As for the Cherries, Evanilson starts up front and Justin Kluivert comes back into the team after a rest in the FA Cup.
Tottenham XI: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Danso, Spence, Bissouma, Bentancur, Sarr, Johnson, Odobert, Solanke.
Subs: Kinsky, Udogie, Van de Ven, Gray, Bergvall, Maddison, Son, Tel, Scarlett.
Bournemouth XI: Kepa, Cook, Hill, Huijsen, Kerkez, Christie, Adams, Kluivert, Semenyo, Tavernier, Evanilson.
Subs: Dennis, Soler, Scott, Brooks, Jebbison, Ouattara, Sinisterra, Akinmboni, Silcott-Duberry.
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At Stamford Bridge, Reece James absent for Chelsea.
He’s reported to be ill, while Romeo Lavia features in the Blues’ squad for the first time since January 14.
Wesley Fofana starts against his former club at right-back with James and Malo Gusto both sidelined.
Meanwhile, Leicester have changed their system and look to be playing a five-at-the-back formation.
Conor Coady slots into the defence while Luke Thomas starts at wing-back and Patson Daka partners Jamie Vardy up front.
Chelsea XI: Sanchez, Fofana, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Neto, Palmer, Sancho, Nkunku.
Subs: Jorgensen, Chalobah, Badiashile, Antwi, Acheampong, Amougou, Lavia, Dewsbury-Hall, George.
Leicester XI: Hermansen, Justin, Faes, Coady, Kristiansen, Thomas, Ndidi, Soumare, El Khannouss, Daka, Vardy.
Subs: Stolarczyk, Okoli, Ricardo, Coulibaly, Winks, Buonanotte, Mavididi, De Cordova-Reid, Ayew.
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