Summary

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  • FT: Fulham 2-1 Arsenal - Gunners miss chance to move top

  • Saka taps home opener but Jimenez levels and De Cordova-Reid scores

  • FT: Spurs 3-1 Bournemouth - Spurs will end 2023 in fifth

  • Sarr drives home opener before Son and Richarlison add to lead, before Scott pulls one back

  • Get Involved: #bbcfootball, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)

  1. Postpublished at 14:15 Greenwich Mean Time 31 December 2023

    Fulham 0-1 Arsenal

    Better from Fulham, who force Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya into a save. Raul Jimenez, back in the team after his suspension, makes good contact with a fizzing cross from the left but Raya gets down to save.

  2. Postpublished at 14:14 Greenwich Mean Time 31 December 2023

    Tottenham 1-0 Bournemouth

    Almost!

    Tottenham, as we know now, play with an extremely high defensive line.

    Marcos Senesi whips a long ball over the top, looking to find the run of Dominic Solanke.

    He thinks he's in but Destiny Udogie does well to get across from left back and stop the attack.

  3. 'Made to pay'published at 14:12 Greenwich Mean Time 31 December 2023

    Tottenham 1-0 Bournemouth

    Matt Jarvis
    Former Wolves & Norwich winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    That's twice in a couple of minutes that Neto has made a mistake with his feet and Tottenham have made him pay.

  4. Postpublished at 14:12 Greenwich Mean Time 31 December 2023

    Tottenham 1-0 Bournemouth

    Bournemouth are the architects of their own downfall at the moment.

    Neto again gave the ball away after the goal and they do it again before Lewis Cook concedes a corner.

  5. Postpublished at 14:11 Greenwich Mean Time 31 December 2023

    Fulham 0-1 Arsenal

    Matthew Upson
    Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Fulham have to set up better defensively. Castange has committed forward, but someone has to fill in that hole at right-back.

  6. Postpublished at 14:11 Greenwich Mean Time 31 December 2023

    Fulham 0-1 Arsenal

    Brazilian Gabriel Martinelli continues to threaten down the left for Arsenal as they settle into this game with the early lead.

    Bernd Leno, the former Arsenal keeper, has to come out to claim his cross.

  7. Postpublished at 14:11 Greenwich Mean Time 31 December 2023

    Tottenham 1-0 Bournemouth

    Spurs have equalled a club record with that goal too.

    They have now scored in 32 consecutive Premier League games.

  8. goal

    GOAL - Tottenham 1-0 Bournemouthpublished at 14:08 Greenwich Mean Time 31 December 2023

    Pape Matar Sarr

    Great finish!

    The press works from Spurs. It's a pretty relaxed pass out from Neto and Rodrigo Bentancur snatches in to win the ball back for the hosts.

    It breaks for Pape Matar Sarr and he drives forward. He contemplates a pass before drilling across Neto into the far corner.

    It is his second goal for Spurs and he pulls out the Marcus Rashford celebration too.

    Pape Sarr scores for TottenhamImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involvedpublished at 14:07 Greenwich Mean Time 31 December 2023

    #bbcfootball, WhatsApp 03301231826, text 81111 (UK only, standard rates apply)

    A worried Spurs fan today. Fearful that Bournemouth may beat us at home for the second season in a row. Thankful for the winter break in January to help us get some players back.

    Paul, Hammersmith

  10. Postpublished at 14:07 Greenwich Mean Time 31 December 2023

    Tottenham 0-0 Bournemouth

    Spurs patiently pass around Bournemouth, looking to find an opening. There's a nice one-two between Destiny Udogie and Son Heung-min but the attack eventually breaks down.

    Bournemouth work an attack of their own and a cross from the left is met by a tame header from Dominic Solanke. He should probably be doing better there.

  11. Postpublished at 14:07 Greenwich Mean Time 31 December 2023

    Fulham 0-1 Arsenal

    After 77 touches in the West Ham box without scoring the other night, Arsenal scored with their fourth in the Fulham area today.

    "To the Arsenal, one nil," the travelling fans sing.

  12. Postpublished at 14:06 Greenwich Mean Time 31 December 2023

    Fulham 0-1 Arsenal

    Matthew Upson
    Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Saka has got in where it hurts. It's a great counter attack from Arsenal.

    Bukayo SakaImage source, Getty Images
  13. goal

    GOAL - Fulham 0-1 Arsenalpublished at 14:04 Greenwich Mean Time 31 December 2023

    Bukayo Saka

    Arsenal are ahead after five minutes as they hit Fulham on the counter!

    It's Gabriel Martinelli who takes the ball up field and after his shot is saved by Bernd Leno, Bukayo Saka is on the scene to turn in the ball from six yards.

    A perfect start for the Gunners.

  14. 'What a miss'published at 14:04 Greenwich Mean Time 31 December 2023

    Tottenham 0-0 Bournemouth

    Matt Jarvis
    Former Wolves & Norwich winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    What a miss from Son. I don't think it would have counted anyway but he has to hit the target.

    Son Heung-minImage source, Getty Images
  15. Postpublished at 14:04 Greenwich Mean Time 31 December 2023

    Tottenham 0-0 Bournemouth

    Been a lively start this.

    Pape Matar Sarr powers down the right for Spurs and Son Heung-min opts to step over his ball into the centre.

    It finds Richarlison but he sends a wild shot miles over the bar.

  16. Postpublished at 14:03 Greenwich Mean Time 31 December 2023

    Fulham 0-0 Arsenal

    The first shot at Craven Cottage comes from Arsenal after Declan Rice fizzes a ball into Martin Odegaard.

    The Arsenal captain then turns to get the ball onto his left foot but cannot find the far corner with his effort.

  17. Postpublished at 14:02 Greenwich Mean Time 31 December 2023

    Tottenham 0-0 Bournemouth

    BIG chance!

    Spurs work it beautifully down the right and Brennan Johnson sends an early ball across to Son Heung-min.

    The South Korea international slices a left-footed effort well wide though.

    The flag may have saved his blushes anyway.

  18. Postpublished at 14:02 Greenwich Mean Time 31 December 2023

    Fulham 0-0 Arsenal

    Matthew Upson
    Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

    The Nketiah switch with Jesus is interesting for me. You probably have to say that Nketiah probably is a better goalscorer than Jesus.

  19. Postpublished at 14:02 Greenwich Mean Time 31 December 2023

    Fulham 0-0 Arsenal

    Arsenal are in their deep bluey green away kit today.

    Jakub Kiwior is playing the hybrid role of venturing into midfield early on.

  20. Postpublished at 14:01 Greenwich Mean Time 31 December 2023

    Tottenham 0-0 Bournemouth

    Half-hearted appeals for a penalty by Bournemouth as Luis Sinisterra gets goal side of Pedro Porro.

    Simon Hooper waves the appeals away though.

    Think regardless of the contact that Sinisterra handled anyway.