Sheffield United vs Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League score and latest goal updates as Tavernier nets opener

One on the more intriguing contests of the day sees Sheffield United host Bournemouth at Bramall Lane. Two places separate the teams in the table though the Cherries have picked up four more points than the Blades.

Sheffield United will be hoping that a strong performance at home can earn them three points and take them out of the relegation zone. Should they win today, Bournemouth will be drawn into the battle to survive which gives the Blades a better chance of survival.

However, Bournemouth will be confident. They’ve won two of their last three fixtures including a 2-0 victory against Newcastle last time out. Although they don’t have the greatest record away to Sheffield United, they’ll be boosted by the return of Philip Billing who brings experience to the midfield.

Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.

Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League updates

• Sheffield United host Bournemouth in the Premier League

• Sheffield United XI: Foderingham, Bogle, Baldock, Trusty, Robinson, Thomas, Souza, Norwood, Hamer, McAtee, Archer

• Bournemouth XI: Neto, Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kelly, Cook, Christie, Kluivert, Semenyo, Solanke, Tavernier

Sheffield United FC 0 - 2 AFC Bournemouth

Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth

15:49

Goal Justin Dean Kluivert

Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth

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MISS! There will be at least three minutes of stoppage time at the end of this first half, and in the first, Tavernier spurns a chance to double Bournemouth's lead! He meets Semenyo's low cross from the left with a first-time strike near the penalty spot, but sends it spiralling over the crossbar!

Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth

15:47

Alert to the danger, Cook charges down a 25-yard effort from Norwood, who decides to take a crack at goal due to the lack of movement ahead of him. We still await the hosts' first shot on target.

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15:45

There's been no sign of fluency from Sheffield United's attack so far, and Heckingbottom is surely considering making changes during half-time. Archer has been isolated, with not even a sniff of a chance coming his way.

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15:44

Some resilient defending keeps Solanke at bay just outside the Blades' box, then Smith fouls McAtee, relieving the pressure on the home side.

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15:41

Bogle and Hamer exchange passes on the right side of the area, but the latter's attempt to slip the ball through again is blocked out. Approaching half-time, Sheffield United are finally establishing a foothold in this game.

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15:39

Although Senesi seems to bundle Trusty to the turf inside Bournemouth's box, as the Cherries defend another long throw-in, the referee and the VAR both believe no offence was committed.

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15:37

The home side have now managed to edge a few yards further up the pitch, forcing the action into midfield, rather than sitting back and defending Bournemouth's siege. They only trail by one, so remain very much in this contest.

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15:36

Sheffield United have not lost a league game to Bournemouth at Bramall Lane since 1987, but unless something changes dramatically in the final hour of this game, they are on course to suffer defeat today.

Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth

15:33

Having elected to stay on his line, Foderingham eventually grabs the ball inside his six-yard box after a whipped corner from the right is flicked goalwards from near the penalty spot. Bournemouth are buzzing all over their hosts, and they've racked up eight attempts to Sheffield United's zero.

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15:31

After Kelly steams up the left flank at pace, then fires a low cross towards the near post, only Robinson's quick reactions deny Solanke a clear shot at goal, forcing the striker's first-time attempt wide of the target.

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15:29

Solanke holds the ball up well, around 20 yards from goal, then rolls his marker and plays a pass into Kluivert on the left side of the area. However, the winger's strike lacks any power and trickles towards Foderingham, who collects the ball without trouble.

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15:27

A brief spell of pinball just outside Bournemouth's box comes about after Sheffield United are drawn forward at last, but the Blades then have to chase back when the move breaks down and their visitors launch a quick - but ultimately unsuccessful - counter.

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15:24

Solanke now finds the side-netting of Foderingham's goal, after he volleys the ball from an acute angle near the left byline. After scoring twice last time out, the Bournemouth striker seems to be full of confidence today.

Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth

15:23

Yellow Card Oliver James Norwood

Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth

15:22

JUST WIDE! Out on the left, Tavernier steps over the ball, leaving it for Kluivert to shoot from just outside the area. The latter steadies himself, then lets fly with a low drive that skims the turf and ripples the side-netting! That was close to a second goal for Bournemouth, who are totally in control of this game!

Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth

15:18

Having received medical attention on the pitch, Tavernier limps off towards the touchline as the action resumes. It looks as though he'll be fine to continue soon.

Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth

15:18

The home fans are in uproar, as Sheffield United sit back again and Tavernier links up with Kluivert in the area. The goalscorer's prodded finish is comfortably saved in the end, though, and he seems to have sustained a knock in the process.

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15:14

The away side have had a 73 per cent share of possession so far, and Sheffield United are chasing shadows at the moment - they've become very passive after a lively opening to the match.

Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth

15:13

Assist Antoine Serlom Semenyo

Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth

15:13

Sheffield United are having to soak up some pressure now, with Bournemouth bossing the ball. Under pressure, Semenyo manages to flick a header towards goal from the edge of the area, though it doesn't trouble Foderingham at all.

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15:10

Bournemouth break down the right at pace, but Trusty slams the door shut with a timely intervention. Following their win just before the international break, the Cherries seem to have grown in confidence.

Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth

15:08

A run from out to in by Solanke causes a moment of concern in Sheffield United area, but after a brief scramble just outside the six-yard box, the hosts manage to get the ball away to safety without conceding even a corner.

Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth

15:05

Sheffield United have made the brighter start on home turf, threatening their visitors with Robinson's long throw-in towards the Bournemouth box, before a direct ball up from the back nearly releases Archer through the centre.

Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth

15:02

The home side kick off, and we are under way in Sheffield!

Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth

14:57

The players are out on the pitch at Bramall Lane, and kick-off is now just moments away!

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14:54

Bournemouth make just one change today, as a hamstring injury for Max Aarons sees Adam Smith come in at right-back. Billing returns after missing the win over Newcastle, but must make do with a place among the visitors' substitutes.

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14:50

Unchanged from the starting XI that lined up against Brighton earlier this month, Sheffield United aim to maintain momentum despite a two-week break between fixtures. The hiatus has helped both Anel Ahmedhodzic and Oli McBurnie, who are back on bench following injury.

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SUBS: Mark Travers, Milos Kerkez, Philip Billing, Dango Ouattara, Joe Rothwell, Luis Sinisterra, David Brooks, Kieffer Moore, Chris Mepham.

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BOURNEMOUTH (4-2-3-1): Neto; Adam Smith, Marcos Senesi, Illia Zabarnyi, Lloyd Kelly; Lewis Cook, Ryan Christie; Justin Kluivert, Antoine Semenyo, Marcus Tavernier; Dominic Solanke.

Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth

14:42

SUBS: Adam Davies, Oliver McBurnie, Benie Traore, John Fleck, Max Lowe, Ben Osborn, William Osula, Anis Ben Slimane, Anel Ahmedhodzic.

Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth

14:42

SHEFFIELD UNITED (3-4-2-1): Wes Foderingham; George Baldock, Jack Robinson, Auston Trusty; Jayden Bogle, Oliver Norwood, Vinicius, Luke Thomas; Gustavo Hamer, James McAtee; Cameron Archer.

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14:38

Dominic Solanke's second-half brace helped Bournemouth topple Newcastle United last time out, and they sit four points clear of the Premier League relegation zone as a result. However, Andoni Iraola's men remain without a league win away from home this season, and they have already shipped 17 goals on the road. Furthermore, the Cherries have won just one of their last 11 league meetings with Sheffield United, losing on no less than eight occasions.

Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth

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Sheffield United come into today's game sitting 18th in the Premier League table, but have picked up four points from their last two matches - as many as in their previous 12 top-flight fixtures combined. The rejuvenated Blades entered this month's international break with a win over Wolves and a 1-1 draw against Brighton; thanks to Everton's 10-point deduction, Paul Heckingbottom's side are now only one point adrift of Luton Town in 17th place.

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Hello and welcome to live coverage of today's Premier League clash between Sheffield United and Bournemouth at Bramall Lane!

Sheffield United vs Bournemouth line-ups

14:06 , Mike Jones

Sheffield United XI: Foderingham, Bogle, Baldock, Trusty, Robinson, Thomas, Souza, Norwood, Hamer, McAtee, Archer

Bournemouth XI: Neto, Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kelly, Cook, Christie, Kluivert, Semenyo, Solanke, Tavernier

Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth

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