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All hail the chaospublished at 09:55 GMT 11 March
09:55 GMT 11 March
Pat Nevin Former footballer and presenter
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Super Sunday wasn't fabulously super this week. The Chelsea v Leicester match was less than astounding - other than Cole Palmer finally missing a penalty. The first half of Manchester United v Arsenal was predictable and uninspired, well until the 44th minute wonder strike by Bruno Fernandes. It livened up as a spectacle in the second half but the only relevant headline is that absolutely no one gives Arsenal a chance of catching Liverpool now.
Thank goodness for the mayhem of Spurs v Bournemouth. There are so many live games on TV every weekend, you sometimes have to decide which game to watch in full and the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tempted me above the others, yes even the initially sexier sounding Manchester United v Arsenal game.
It was always going to have plenty of energy because these are two teams whose philosophy is to develop controlled chaos in order to open out the game. They are risk-takers who encourage expansive football, compared to the over-technical, over-passing, which is beginning to look a bit passe.
I hope that this style, which is designed to entertain even the neutrals, will in time be the dominant force in the Premier League once again but it needs success. Sadly, that still seems a long way away for Spurs, but it was fun to watch.
Tottenham 2-2 Bournemouth - the fans' verdictpublished at 11:27 GMT 10 March
11:27 GMT 10 March
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We asked for your thoughts after Sunday's Premier League game between Tottenham and Bournemouth.
Here are some of your comments:
Tottenham fans
Kelly: Another lacklustre performance. Some serious errors when in possession should have seen Bournemouth out of sight by half time! Perform like this on Thursday night and our season is over.
Robert: Very poor performance, so fortunate to get a draw. The story of our season is sloppy passing.
Roger: A flattering result for one of the worst organised Spurs teams for years. It's the same problem every week with us giving chances away because players are trying to play in a way and do things that they are not good enough to do against good sides. Not sure what on earth the coaching staff are doing - the system may work against the reserves in training but it has to change because our attack is not good enough to get three or four goals every game to compensate.
Alex: Really poor performance. No energy, no desire. Lucas Bergvall made a difference in the second half, but everything is so static. Every throw in, goal kick and free kick, players are just standing around. Eight-year-old's know how to look for space, why can't we?
Terry: If you have players on the bench that means they are fit to play. So why didn't the manager pick them? I always thought that you pick your strongest available team, if you want to win football matches. I'm starting to think now that if that was the best team he could start with, then I have my doubts if he could pick his own nose. We could have been two goals down in four minutes and could have lost by four or five goals. The Spurs supporters deserve better than this.
Bournemouth fans
Tim: Bournemouth play magnificent football but keep throwing points away. Dreadful decision making by Kepa [Arrizabalaga] to concede the penalty.
Steve: Iraola is spot on, Bournemouth have been one of the most improved and entertaining sides this season but haven't got the knack of killing games off or gaining those scrappy 1-0 wins that the top teams seem to manage. However, they are a joy to watch at times so that's a definite plus.
Andrew: Get out of jail card played by Spurs today. Cherries should have finished them off before half time. It's an interesting world when you're disappointed to be held by Spurs!
Bernard: Always happy with a point away from home. However, Bournemouth were much the better side and unlucky not to be 2-0 up after 15 minutes. A rush of blood by the keeper cost us all three points today, so it feels like a loss. Onwards and upwards hopefully.
Gossip: Bayern Munich track Huijsenpublished at 07:48 GMT 10 March
07:48 GMT 10 March
Bayern Munich have gathered information about Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen, although the 19-year-old is not yet a specific target for this summer. (Florian Plettenberg), external
Tottenham 2-2 Bournemouth: Cherries fail to capitalisepublished at 17:11 GMT 9 March
17:11 GMT 9 March
Bobbie Jackson BBC Sport Journalist
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Bournemouth's hopes of securing a historic first-ever campaign in Europe took a further blow after throwing away a two-goal lead at Tottenham.
The Cherries were coasting to all three points and set to climb up to sixth in the standings with 65 minutes played after Evanilson doubled their lead following Marcus Tavernier's opener.
Just two minutes later Pape Sarr's cross ended up looping towards goal and nestling into the net, before Son Heung-min drew the hosts level from the penalty spot in the final minutes.
Bournemouth will look back at chances spurned, with Evanilson and Justin Kluivert both denied by good saves in the opening five minutes, while the latter also saw a shot cannon back off the post in the second half.
The draw leaves Bournemouth sitting eighth and two points behind Brighton with 10 games to play and Europe is still firmly on the agenda.
However, Andoni Iraola's side will need to address their sliding form, having won just one of their past five fixtures, or their dreams may end up dashed.
'To fight with the big boys we need to compete better' - Iraolapublished at 16:43 GMT 9 March
16:43 GMT 9 March
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Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, speaking to sky Sports: "Before coming here it is probably not a bad result, but after how the game went and how well we performed, we are not happy with a point.
"We have to be more efficient. It's not just about the performance. We have to win the games when we are the better team and we were the better team. We have to be more clinical and smarter.
"We played well and pressed well but we have to capitalise. We were winning and we needed to kill the game.
"We are playing well and performing well but we lack this thing that the big teams have when they win games. Even if they don't play well they find a way to win.
"If we want to fight with the big boys then we need to compete better.
"The first goal we conceded is a matter of luck but the second one we should do better, defend better, it's a cheap penalty to concede."
On Kepa Arrizabalaga conceding a penalty: "I think he is frustrated. I think Son Heung-min is smart. He goes to one side and forces the contact but Kepa gives the referee an option."
No team has scored more open play goals from crosses in the Premier League this season than Bournemouth's eight, with three of those being assisted by Milos Kerkez.
The left-back has been involved in four goals in his last nine league matches (one goal, three assists), which is as many goal involvements as he managed in his first 47 appearances in the competition.
Sutton's predictions: Tottenham v Bournemouthpublished at 11:00 GMT 9 March
11:00 GMT 9 March
There has been talk about Tottenham wanting Andoni Iraola as their next manager if they sack Ange Postecoglou. His stock is very high at the moment, but the Bournemouth boss will just be focused on trying to secure a top-five finish.
Spurs' season is really all about how they do in the Europa League now rather than their league position.
They do have some of their big-hitters like Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero coming back from injury, but the question is how match-sharp will they be, and also how much Thursday's tie with AZ Alkmaar has taken out of them.
Bournemouth have already beaten Spurs once this season, winning 1-0 on the south coast in December.
The Cherries play forward quickly and I am expecting them to cause Spurs more problems this time. There will definitely be goals in this, but I reckon Tottenham will score a couple too.
Iraola on Christie surgery, Sinisterra and Spurspublished at 14:30 GMT 7 March
14:30 GMT 7 March
Holly Bacon BBC Sport journalist
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Tottenham (kick-off 14:00 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Iraola said the squad will be "basically the same" and that Julian Araujo is still working his way back to fitness.
On Ryan Christie's groin injury: "I think it's something chronic. He is dealing with some pain and I think it's a situation that we will have to manage day by day. I'm not ruling him out but also I trust Ryan a lot. He knows his body. It's not an easy situation to deal with during the season. Probably he needs some rest but obviously he wants to continue playing and this is a situation we have to continue dealing with."
The plan for Christie is ideally surgery but not during the season, with Iraola stating: "We will continue to deal with it. We are probably thinking about surgery or something like this and it's better for everyone if it's in the summer. But I'm not Ryan Christie and he has to see how he feels, if he can play or can't play, decisions with the doctor, but he's pretty good at managing it."
On Luis Sinisterra, who scored the winning penalty against Wolves in the FA Cup: "I think it's very good for him personally. He comes from quite a lengthy injury. He has been dealing with some hamstring issues for a long period of time so 40 minutes he played with no issue, finished strong, scores the winner. So for the brain I think it's very good for him and for me the best thing is the physical side - he can play more minutes and finish well."
Iraola added: "It's always good when you win a game, the next days are easier. There is a chance to play in the quarter finals [of the FA Cup] but talking about the league, we come from two defeats. Now we know we have a difficult game but we will try to recover points we've lost against Wolves and Brighton."
On Tottenham: "Whenever they are playing well they are difficult to stop. It's true that they've had different games - games where they've played really well, games where they haven't been as good. This is a place where if you want to get a result you have to be very good."
He was also asked about a certain former player of his: "I love Dom Solanke - he is a hell of a player."
Tottenham v Bournemouth: Did you know?published at 11:31 GMT 7 March
11:31 GMT 7 March
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Following their 1-0 win at Vitality Stadium in December, Bournemouth are looking to complete their first league double over Tottenham.
Spurs have lost seven Premier League home games this season - their joint-most in a 38-game season in the competition (level with 1996-97). Only in 1993-94, when seasons featured 42 games, have they lost more (nine).
Gossip: £50m Huijsen wanted by European giantspublished at 06:57 GMT 7 March
06:57 GMT 7 March
Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Tottenham are all interested in Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen, who would cost £50m. (Mail - subscription required), external
Real Madrid are keen on Bournemouth's 19-year-old Spain defender Dean Huijsen, who has release clause of around £50m in his contract. (Talksport), external
"I love the team's history so [it is great] to be able to be a part of that new storytelling and give the team some new energy with Bill Foley. He is a great partner and he has that win-by-any-means necessary attitude."
In Iraola, Jordan believes Bournemouth have the right man to help the club continue to grow.
"He develops people," said the American.
"He sees potential, he sees talent and he takes the time to build them up and build a system that supports them as well.
"We have a really great team and we work well together."
Why is Adams worth talking about?published at 12:48 GMT 5 March
12:48 GMT 5 March
Mark Mitchener BBC Sport senior journalist
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Tyler Adams keeps being mentioned by Bournemouth fans on this page, so why is the midfielder a topic worth discussing?
Adams is fast becoming one of the most integral members of Andoni Iraola's squad. It cannot be coincidence the Cherries have improved since the American has put a solid run of games together, having been restricted by injuries in his first 14 months at Vitality Stadium.
Defensive midfield is probably the least glamorous role in football. Forwards take the headlines, make the most money and command the largest transfer fees. Wingers get fans on their feet with a run down the touchline. Defenders and goalkeepers take the applause for a last-ditch, goal-saving tackle or brilliant save.
But in successful sides, the defensive midfielder (or "DM) is often the player who makes the team tick. The drummer who keeps the band at a steady tempo. The veteran forward who locks the scrum together. The accurate seam bowler who "holds an end" – ex-England captain Michael Vaughan described Matthew Hoggard's role from his 2005 Ashes-winning attack as "sweeping the shop floor". A thankless task, but a vital one.
The DM never attracts – or seeks – the glory enjoyed by others. When another Bournemouth win invariably generates another round of (largely spurious) transfer gossip, it is always the same names involved: Milos Kerkez. Antoine Semenyo. Dean Huijsen. Illia Zabarnyi. Justin Kluivert.
But while Adams may not generate the column inches, his absence is hugely felt when unavailable. Having started the league game with Wolves on the bench because of illness, Adams was introduced on the hour (with the Cherries already down to 10 men) and quickly galvanised his side as they searched for an equaliser. With Iraola's gung-ho substitutions leaving him having to play pretty much on his own in central midfield, he held the line.
A week later, playing 11 v 11 against the same opposition, Adams was in his element with another display full of tackles and interceptions as Bournemouth dominated Wolves and drove them backwards for most of the game, despite needing penalties to finish them off.
Every team needs a solid DM. Think of Nobby Stiles for England in 1966. Or Didier Deschamps, famously dubbed a "water carrier" by Eric Cantona, skippering France to back-to-back tournament wins in 1998 and 2000.
And back at Bournemouth, in 2014-15, one of the fans' fondest-remembered seasons which ended with the Championship trophy, who was chosen as the players' player of the year? Andrew Surman – the defensive midfielder.
As for Adams, Iraola summed up his contribution well in a recent BBC Radio Solent interview, explaining: "He eats the space. He's very fast to cover the ground for the second ball, and he smells the danger."
While disruption remains his primary duty, Adams has contributed going forward too – becoming the first American to record three Premier League assists in the space of two matches (against Newcastle and Nottingham Forest in January).
Having skippered the USA team at the Qatar World Cup in 2022, despite losing the national armband to Christian Pulisic since then, the Cherries will hope that their very own "Captain America" can help Iraola's team of superheroes make more history this Marvel-lous season.
Gossip: Kerkez set to leave Vitality Stadiumpublished at 07:29 GMT 5 March
07:29 GMT 5 March
Milos Kerkez, 21, is expected to leave Bournemouth for a new challenge in the summer and Liverpool are keeping an eye on the Hungary left-back. (Fabrizio Romano), external
'Small dip' makes Europe 'impossible' - Iraola published at 15:09 GMT 4 March
15:09 GMT 4 March
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Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola believes it will be a "challenge" until the end of the season for the Cherries to qualify for Europe but any "small dip" would make the feat "impossible".
Iraola's side currently sit seventh in the Premier League and only four points behind fourth-placed Manchester City - who they will also face in the FA Cup quarter-finals later this month.
Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast about being in contention for European football, Iraola said: "I think it's very difficult honestly.
"We are there fighting with the teams that are going to be in the challenge until the end but we have been very good, we've performed very well. We've been on the verge every time so if you have a small dip, it's going to be impossible.
"We have to keep this level until the end and it's going to be very close. I hope we can talk about this when we have three or four games remaining, but we still have to earn the right to be in this challenge until the end."
The Spaniard joined Bournemouth in the summer of 2023 from La Liga side Rayo Vallecano and thinks the club have benefitted from this time together.
He added: "To be in the second season is very important - we have been much better, they know me much better, I know them much better. I know where they can perform better, the positions they can cover.
"It took some time at the beginning, but I think people talked up that we were bad at the start but we still had 25 points in the first half of last season. They took it quite fast, but we have been solid since then.
"The Premier League is very challenging, there are eight or nine teams that are very good and it is difficult. We are fighting with them, but we are not so far."
'The magic of the cup is alive and kicking!'published at 12:25 GMT 4 March
12:25 GMT 4 March
Tom Jordan Fan writer
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Bournemouth made it to the quarter finals of the FA Cup this weekend for just the third time. Cherries have overcome some tricky cup ties to get to this stage - beating West Brom with relative ease, professionally dispatching Everton at Goodison and now deservedly getting past Wolves via a penalty shootout.
Their 'reward' for this is now arguably the trickiest fixture, as we host reigning Premier League champions Manchester City, with a place at Wembley and the semi-finals up for grabs.
Ideally, Bournemouth would have hoped to have avoided the now favourites for the competition, but would City have wanted Bournemouth away? I very much doubt it, not least because it was the Cherries that started Pep Guardiola's poor run of Premier League results back in November, with Andoni Iraola's side victorious over the blue side of Manchester for the first time in the top flight.
While City smashed Salford in the third round, they have found both Leyton Orient and Plymouth a slog in the past two rounds, therefore a trip to the south coast will not be easy for Pep's giants.
Despite a host of injuries, the Cherries have not let up this season, giving every opponent an intense battle, so this quarter-final could well be an explosive spectacle.
While VAR threatened to suck the life out of what was an absorbing match on Saturday, the atmosphere was pivotal to our success, so home advantage is key.
City will remain the favourites for this one, but how many times have they failed to win when considered pre-match favourites this season? They certainly were the last time they visited Bournemouth.
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