Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League latest score, goals and updates from fixture

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5 Oct 2024 • 8:00 PM MYT
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Follow live coverage as Leicester City face AFC Bournemouth today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.

Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:

Leicester City FC 0 - 0 AFC Bournemouth

Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth

15:10

It's Leicester's turn to spring forward now as Buonanotte tests Kepa from the edge of the box but it's straight at the Spanish stopper.

Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth

15:09

HUGE CHANCE FOR BOURNEMOUTH: The Leicester defence are too static as a free-kick flies in from the left and Senesi heads just wide of the post! So close for the visitors!

Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth

15:01

We're underway at the King Power Stadium! Leicester v Bournemouth

Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth

14:48

Despite their struggles, Leicester are not alone in their quest for a first Premier League win of the season, as the Foxes are one of five teams yet to taste victory in the top-flight in 2024/25. The are also consistently finding the back of the net, with eight scored in six games, more than any side in the bottom eight - including Manchester United.

Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth

14:33

Despite not being in the same division last season, Leicester City did secure a win over Bournemouth, as they sealed a 1-0 FA Cup Fifth Round victory at the Vitality Stadium back in February. However, the Cherries have won the last three Premier League meetings between the pair.

Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth

14:30

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is back on the bench, after a touchline ban against Southampton, and he makes one change as Kluivert comes in for Outtara.

Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth

14:30

BOURNEMOUTH SUBS: Mark Travers, Dean Huijsen, Alex Scott, David Brooks, Dango Outtara, Luis Sinisterra, Julian Araujo, James Hill, Enes Unal.

Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth

14:30

BOURNEMOUTH (4-3-2-1): Kepa; Adam Smith, Illia Zabarnyi, Marcos Senesi, Milos Kerkez; Lewis Cook, Ryan Christie; Antoine Semenyo, Macus Tavernier, Justin Kluivert; Evanilson.

Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth

14:30

Cooper makes just one starting change from the defeat at Arsenal, as Winks drops to the bench, and Ayew starts for the hosts. The former Crystal Palace star will slot into a No.10 role with Ndidi dropping back to partner Skipp in defensive midfield.

Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth

14:30

LEICESTER CITY SUBS: Danny Ward, Conor Coady, Harry Winks, Abdul Fatawu, Bilal El Khannouss, Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Ricardo Pereira, Boubakary Soumare, Odsonne Edouard.

Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth

14:30

LEICESTER CITY (4-2-3-1): Mads Hermansen; James Justin, Wout Faes, Caleb Okoli, Victor Kristiansen; Oliver Skipp, Wilfred Ndidi; Facundo Buonanotte, Jordan Ayew, Stephy Mavididi; Jamie Vardy.

Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth

14:30

Leicester City fans need no reminder of their struggles following a Premier League return this season with Steve Cooper's team still searching for an elusive first league win of the campaign. They were just minutes away from a shock draw at Arsenal last weekend, before losing 4-2 in added time, on the back of drawing with Everton and Crystal Palace. Bournemouth cruised to a 3-1 win on Monday evening as they sealed a derby victory over Southampton.

Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth

14:30

Hello everyone, and welcome to this live text coverage on a busy Saturday of Premier League action, as Leicester City host Bournemouth.

Leicester City vs AFC Bournemouth

13:00

Follow all the goals and latest action from the Premier League here with The Independent. Team news and line-ups coming up shortly…