Bournemouth

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraolo speaking to Sky Sports:

"It's good to have good results but we know we have to improve and we have to compete against Spurs. They have a lot of offensive power and we have to be ready to give our best level to compete here.

"It has to be similar [to Man Utd game], they are scoring a lot of goals especially at home. We have to be very good defensively and trust our players when we have chances. It could be quite an open game you never know but there are going to be goals.

"We have improved a lot, we started really bad and the last games have been really good. Our level is somewhere in the middle and we have to keep consistent and adding things to the team and keep adding things to the last games."

On changes: "You have to take difficult decisions, everyone is performing well. We decided to go with Lewis [Cook] but we have good players on the bench. I know the game will be open so I think it's important to keep some players fresh for the second half."

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WLWWDWWWW.

That is Bournemouth's last nine games in the Premier League games.

Andoni Iraola's side have taken 22 points from the 27 available and currently sit 12th, 10 points clear of the relegation zone.

They have beat Man Utd and Newcastle and taken a point off Aston Villa in that time. Can they claim another scalp today?

That's lovely, Martin. Hopefully many more of those moments to come!

Arsenal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Oleksandr Zinchenko "felt his calf" after the defeat by West Ham.

He says the injury will be assessed.

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou talking to Sky Sports: "We have started to make progress, but that is only good if it continues. We are going through a tough spell, certainly in terms of player amiability but in the main our performances have been strong."

On the plus of having Rodrigo Bentancur back: "It is super. He's had a good training week and we had a good chat with him yesterday and he's keen to get back. All of the injured lads are a bit frustrated. Having fresh legs with him and Gio [Giovani Lo Celso] in the middle will help us."

On Bournemouth: "They have been good for a while. We played Everton here last game and they were similar. We know it is going to be a challenge but that is the Premier League. Every game is an opportunity to stumble. We're going to have to be at our best to get a result."

Marco Silva makes three changes to the Fulham side which was beaten 3-0 by Bournemouth on Boxing Day.

Raul Jimenez returns after a three-match ban. Willian, who has missed the Cottagers' last three league games with a hamstring issue, is also back to face one of his old clubs.

The other change is at right back, with Timothy Castagne replacing the benched Kenny Tete.

Fulham XI: Leno; Castagne, Tosin, Bassey, Robinson; Palhinha, Cairney; Decordova-Reid, Willian, Iwobi; Jimenez

Subs: Rodak, Tete, Reed, Wilson, Ballo-Toure, Pereira, Muniz, Lukic, Diop

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There are also three alterations to the Arsenal XI, following their home loss against West Ham on Thursday.

Kai Havertz, suspended against the Hammers, replaces Leandro Trossard in midfield.

There is no Oleksandr Zinchenko in the squad due a calf issue, according to the club, as Jakob Kiwior starts at left back, while Gabriel Jesus drops to the bench with Eddie Nketiah picked up front.

Arsenal XI: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior; Odegaard, Rice, Havertz; Saka, Nketiah, Martinelli

Subs: Ramsdale, Gabriel Jesus, Smith Rowe, Cedric, Tomiyasu, Trossard, Jorginho, Nelson, Elneny

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Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou makes two changes from the side that were beaten 4-2 by Brighton in midweek.

Dejan Kulusevski is serving a one-match ban after accumulating five yellow cards while Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg drops to the bench.

In come Giovani Lo Celso and Rodrigo Bentancur while Oliver Skipp returns to the bench after recovering from a knock.

Tottenham XI: Vicario, Porro, Royal, Davies, Udogie, Sarr, Lo Celso, Bentancur, Johnson, Son, Richarlison

Subs: Forster, Skipp, Hojbjerg, Gil, Dier, Phillips, Veliz, Donley, Dorrington

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Two changes too for Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraolo.

Lewis Cook is back in the starting line-up after recovering from an adductor injury he suffered against Nottingham Forest last week.

Winger Luis Sinisterra also gets the nod while Alex Scott and Antoine Semenyo drop to the bench.

In-form striker Dominic Solanke starts, looking to score in his eighth consecutive game.

Bournemouth XI: Neto, Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Ouattara, Christie, Kluivert, Tavernier, Solanke, Cook, Sinisterra

Subs: Scott, Semenyo, Travers, Mepham, Brooks, Rothwell, Moore, Billing, Aarons

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As another year draws to a close, let's remember it by celebrating the good times over the past 12 months.

Whether a serious moment or a funny one, let me know your footballing moment of 2023 - whatever the level, from the Premier League to five a-side.

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Saturday's results - yes, yesterday was a Saturday - left Aston Villa level on points with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League.

Arsenal have dropped to fourth, below Manchester City too, but can retake first place with a victory at Craven Cottage today.

Tottenham will finish the year fifth regardless of the result today but a win against Bournemouth would keep them in touch of the top four.

The Cherries and to a lesser extent Fulham are both looking up rather than down as they look to end the year on a high.

• Fulham v Arsenal (14:00 GMT)
• Tottenham v Bournemouth (14:00 GMT)

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The Christmas chocolates are starting to run low, aren't they?

No fear. Whether you've lined up big celebrations tonight or a quiet one at home we have the small matter of two Premier League games to get through first.

One of them will decide who ends the year top of the pile...

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