Hello and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE text commentary of the Premier League clash between Bournemouth versus Watford. This is the definition of a 'six-pointer'. With both clubs in 18th and 19th respectively, a place out of the drop zone is the initiative for today's winner. It feels like an eternity since Watford were last out of the bottom three, but only Liverpool and Manchester City won more points at Christmas, while the Cherries have lost their last three league games. Kick-off is 45 minutes away.

Premier League / Matchday 22

Vitality Stadium / 12.01.2020

Bournemouth

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Watford

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ByThe Editorial Team

Updated 12/01/2020 at 15:53 GMT

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Highlights

End of 2nd Half

FULL-TIME: Jeers from the home supporters as the full-time whistle blows. It's another day to forget for Bournemouth, who lose heavily to a relegation rival. Watford are out of the bottom three for the first time this season!

90'+3

GOAL! Bournemouth 0-3 Watford (Pereyra): The substitute adds the finishing touches to a really productive afternoon for Watford. Pereyra smashes home an excellent volley past a helpless Travers. 'Embarrassing' shouts one despondent home supporter. Sums it up for Bournemouth.

Goal

R. Pereyra

Watford

Goals1

On target1

Fouls1

90'

There will be FOUR minutes of added time to play.

90'

Watford subs: Domingos Quina came on for Doucoure a few minutes ago and now Andre Gray replaces Deulofeu.

D. Quina

Watford

Off

A. Doucouré

Watford

Goals1

Assists1

On target1

Blocked Shots1

89'

The inquest into another Bournemouth defeat begins...

87'

It is clear these clubs are going in very different directions and for Watford, the only way is up.

85'

Into the last five minutes on what has been another disastrous day for the Cherries. Howe is under increasing pressure as Bournemouth boss, but is that fair, considering all he has done for the club?

83'

Watford sub: Roberto Pereyra comes on for the excellent Sarr in attack.

R. Pereyra

Watford

Off

I. Sarr

Watford

Assists1

Blocked Shots1

Fouls against1

Wide1

82'

Bournemouth win a free-kick, which Fraser whips in but Watford deal with it effectively.

80'

Doucoure has acres of space to run into as he is released on the left - but he passes straight to Cook in the Bournemouth defence.

77'

As it stands, Watford will move out of the relegation zone for the first time this season, into 17th. Bournemouth would drop to 19th.

75'

Bournemouth sub: A final throw of the dice from Howe. He replaces Harry Wilson with Sam Surridge.

S. Surridge

Bournemouth

Off

H. Wilson

Bournemouth

On target1

Blocked Shots1

Fouls against3

Free Kicks2

74'

Block! Deeney holds the ball up inside the Bournemouth box and shows great awareness to tee up Deulofeu. His first time shot is destined for the top corner until it hits a Bournemouth defender.

73'

72'

'One Graham Taylor' sing the Watford fans. Football lost the great man three years ago today.

70'

68'

Bournemouth are throwing caution to the wind and leaving holes all over the park in search of a goal back. That will play right into the hands of Watford, who have plenty of pace and energy in midfield and attack.

66'

'We are staying up' sing the jubilant travelling supporters. If they win today Watford will have managed 13 points from Pearson's opening six games in charge.

65'

GOAL! Bournemouth 0-2 Watford (Deeney): That should do it! More slack defending from a Bournemouth point-of-view. Sarr gets to the by-line too easily, Doucoure's shot is blocked but the hosts can't clear and Deeney smashes home a vicious shot.

Goal

T. Deeney

Watford

Goals1

On target1

Yellow Cards1

Fouls2

64'

There's a bit more about Bournemouth in an attacking sense since that double switch five minutes ago. Still plenty of time to rescue this one.

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