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  1. Everton 2-3 Bournemouth: Did you know?published at 17:59 31 August

    Justin Kluivert and Adam Smith of Bournemouth applaud the fansImage source, Getty Images

    Bournemouth scored two goals in second-half injury-time of a Premier League for the first time ever.

  2. Everton 2-3 Bournemouth: What Iraola saidpublished at 17:38 31 August

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    Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola, speaking to MOTD: "It was the worst game we played this season. We had been playing very well before but Everton deserved to win today. But the players kept pushing.

    "In a game we didn't probably deserve to win we kept fighting and they had this willingness to win the game.

    "I value it a lot because I think the players kept believing in a very difficult moment.

    "I always have hope because this team has spirit. We have done it before and had some good comebacks. The spark of the first goal made us believe we could do it again.

    "We have to accept that for most part of the game Everton deserved to win. This was a key game, same for Everton, we had come from good performances but had just got two points. We have some tough games coming and this was an important result for us."

  3. Sutton's predictions: Everton v Bournemouthpublished at 11:01 31 August

    Chris Sutton and Adam F

    Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League matches this season, against a variety of guests.

    For week three, he takes on MOBO Award-winning drum & bass legend and producer Adam F.

    Sutton's prediction: 1-1

    This is massive for Sean Dyche. They've not scored, conceded seven and the Everton fans are pretty underwhelmed.

    I think Everton will stay in the Premier League this season. They could do with a goal against Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth who came on leaps and bounds last season.

    Adam F's prediction: 1-1

    Everton lost at home to Brighton on the first day of the season. I know this is their last season at Goodison but it hasn't been much of a fortress for them recently

    Read the full predictions and have your say

  4. Mepham joins Sunderland on loanpublished at 00:16 31 August

    Chris MephamImage source, Getty Images

    Bournemouth centre-back Chris Mepham has joined Sunderland for the remainder of the season.

    The 26-year-old has made 121 appearances for the club since singing from Brentford in January 2019.

  5. Neto completes Gunners loan movepublished at 21:31 30 August

    Neto in action for BournemouthImage source, Getty Images

    Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto has completed a season-long loan move to Arsenal.

    The 35-year-old joined the Cherries from Barcelona in August 2022 and has gone on to play 63 times in all competitions for the club.

    Neto has featured in Bournemouth's Premier League games against Nottingham Forest and Newcastle this season, as well as Wednesday’s Carabao Cup fixture at West Ham United.

    Speaking before the deal was announced, Andoni Iraola said the move was "a very good option" for Neto as the Cherries are "in a really good place" after sealing the loan signing of Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea on Thursday.

    "The main idea of the club is to have three keepers," added Iraola.

  6. Should transfer window close before season starts?published at 16:20 30 August

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    Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder and Planet Premier League pundit Cesc Fabregas believes the transfer window should close before the season begins.

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  7. Iraola on Neto, improved squad competition and Evertonpublished at 11:23 30 August

    Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Everton (15:00 BST).

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • Bournemouth have no fresh injuries after the midweek Carabao Cup defeat at West Ham. Max Aarons will return to the squad after missing the game because of illness.

    • The Cherries are yet to win this season but Iraola is happy with the performances so far: "I really liked the two games we've played. It's true that the reward has been very little considering the performances. I see players in a good moment. For sure, we need to improve because the games are decided in the boxes and we need to take our chances, but I like the way the team is playing."

    • On Neto's potential move to Arsenal, following the arrival of Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea: "If it happens I think it would be a very good option for him and we're in a really good place with Kepa. [Mark] Travers is staying as well. The main idea of the club is to have three keepers."

    • Iraola is satisfied with the Cherries' transfer window so far: "I'm happy with the players we have. Obviously as a manager you want the best players possible, but I think we have very good players. The level of competition has grown a lot and everyone has improved."

    • On the challenge posed by Everton: "It's a very difficult game to go to Goodison to play. They push you a lot there. We have the experience from last season - it was one of the worst games we played for sure. They were better than us. I hope we can learn from that experience. I think we are a more solid team not but even doing good things is not enough to get a result there."

    • He was not drawn into criticism of referees after controversial decisions against Newcastle and West Ham: "I try to focus on the things we can control. I try not to think too much about those things and focus on the things you can change, trust the referees and hope they can do a good job. I don't want to continue with focusing too much on the refereeing."

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  8. Jebbison joins Watford on loanpublished at 11:08 30 August

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    Bournemouth striker Daniel Jebbison has joined Watford on loan for the rest of the season.

    The 21 year-old has has played in all three of the Cherries' games so far in 2024-25.

    Watford are second in the Championship having won all three of their opening matches.

    Get the latest from deadline day on BBC Sport's live page

  9. Bournemouth keeper Neto on his way to Arsenalpublished at 07:24 30 August

    Simon Stone
    Chief football news reporter

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    Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto is having a medical with Arsenal on Friday morning before a loan move.

    Kepa Arrizabalaga's arrival at the Cherries from Chelsea meant the Cherries were open to doing a deal and that was agreed on Thursday night.

    With Aaron Ramsdale on his way to Southampton, Neto will presumably be back-up to Gunners number one David Raya.

  10. Follow all the drama unfold as the clock ticks downpublished at 07:03 30 August

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    Here's all you need to know about transfer deadline day on Friday...

    When does the window close?

    The transfer window will close at 23:00 BST on Friday, 30 August for the Premier League, English Football League and Scotland.

    The date was brought forward by the domestic leagues to align with European leagues.

    Across Europe, the Bundesliga window will close at 19:00, Ligue 1 at 22:00, La Liga at 22:59 and Serie A at 23:00, but the Saudi Pro League transfer window remains open until 7 September.

    Can a Premier League player signed on deadline day play this weekend?

    Under league rules, new signings are eligible for the next Premier League game if the club submit the required documents by midday on the last working day before that match.

    So any player signed after 12:00 on deadline day would be unable to play in this round of Premier League fixtures.

    Where can I see all the confirmed transfer deals on deadline day?

    You can find all the deals completed on transfer deadline day within our dedicated confirmed transfers page.

    When does the January transfer window open?

    Clubs will be able to make transfers again from Wednesday, 1 January until Monday, 3 February at 23:00 GMT. This is the same in Germany, Italy, Spain and France.

    How can I follow transfer deadline day on the BBC?

    We have this live page dedicated to all the latest transfer news, reaction and analysis.

    You will also find regular updates on BBC Radio 5 Live and breaking news across BBC Sport's social media channels, including X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

    There will also be a special edition of The Football News Show on BBC iPlayer and the Red Button from 22:00 until 23:15.

  11. What transfer business is still needed?published at 12:55 29 August

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    The transfer deadline is almost upon us, so tell us what you've made of your club's business and if more is needed?

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  12. Kepa 'an exciting opportunity we were keen to take'published at 09:19 29 August

    Kepa Arrizabalaga pointing Image source, Getty Images

    Kepa Arrizabalaga will be an "exciting addition" to Bournemouth's goalkeeping department, says chief executive Neill Blake.

    The 29-year-old has joined on a season-long loan from Chelsea and played 20 times for Real Madrid on loan last season.

    The Spanish keeper cost Chelsea £71.6m in 2018.

    Speaking to the club's official website, external, Blake said: “We are delighted to bring a player of Kepa’s calibre to AFC Bournemouth.

    “We were aware of his availability and were keen to take the opportunity to bring him to the club on loan.

    “We believe he will be an exciting addition to our talented goalkeeping department.”

  13. 'We are out of the cup because there is no VAR'published at 07:54 29 August

    Andoni IraolaImage source, Getty Images

    Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola on the defeat to West Ham and his frustration over Jarrod Bowen's goal: "When you think it’s impossible something else happens. It has happened again.

    "It is even more clear. I don’t know what to say. We are not making these mistakes but we are suffering the consequences, and we are out of the competition because of a mistake.

    "I don’t know what we have to do to change something but obviously it’s costing us a lot.

    "We haven’t won on Sunday because of VAR and we are out of the cup because there is no VAR."

  14. West Ham 1-0 Bournemouth: More handball controversy costs Cherriespublished at 23:39 28 August

    Michael Emons
    BBC Sport journalist

    Andoni IraolaImage source, Getty Images

    For the second match in a row Bournemouth were on the receiving end of a poor decision that cost them.

    At the weekend, Dango Ouattara was denied a late winning goal for the Cherries in their 1-1 draw with Newcastle with a Video Assistant Referee decision ruling out the goal after the ball bounced off his shoulder.

    This time, at the London Stadium, Bournemouth were hard done by because of the lack of VAR. Jarrod Bowen, who may also have been standing in an offside position, deflected in Mohammed Kudus' strike with the ball appearing to bounce off the England man's arm and past Neto.

    But with no VAR in this phase of the Carabao Cup, that eliminated the Cherries, who had been the better side for large parts of the match.

    The best chances had fallen to the visitors, with Marcus Tavernier hitting the post with an inswinging free-kick. He also forced a good save from Lukasz Fabianski, who also did well to keep out Ouattara's clever flick when the ball was behind him.

    But Bowen's controversial winner proved the difference.

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