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

40'

Just one shot on target each and nothing to separate the clubs with just five minutes until half-time.

39'

Lerma skies the ball over the walls of the Vitality Stadium, as Howe grimaces on the touchline.

38'

Gosling is bundled over by Sarr on the edge of the penalty area but Mike Dean is well positioned and allows play to continue.

37'

Another injury scare for Eddie Howe, but Lerma is back on the pitch and looks fine to continue.

36'

Bournemouth's Lerma is down holding his knee after a collision with Doucoure. The medics are on to assess the damage. Let's hope it's just impact pain.

35'

Let's not forget, though, that this game ended 3-3 last season - with all six goals coming in the second half...

34'

We need a goal. Badly.

32'

Little to report in the last five minutes, to be honest. Harry Wilson looks like he has recovered from that shoulder concern, though, which will obviously be a huge boost to Bournemouth's chances.

30'

Half an hour on the clock and there is nothing to separate the sides as of yet. Bournemouth have had 60 per cent of possession but have created little.

26'

Only one of Bournemouth's next six opponents are currently in the top half of the table. Howe's side must turn the corner if they are to avoid relegation, starting today.

24'

Better from Bournemouth. Ake feeds Fraser on the overlap and his deep cross seeks out Solanke but Masina rises highest to concede a corner.

23'

Pearson has yet to win an away game as Watford boss, but he will be happy with how his team have started.

Look who it is! Nigel Pearson once described England's most famous referee as 'arrogant' when he was Leicester manager.

19'

Wide! The unmarked Masina heads wide at the back post from the resulting corner. He should have at least hit the target there.

18'

Smart save! Bournemouth overplay at the back with Francis giving the ball away cheaply. There are so many bodies breaking forward in attack for Watford and it's Deloufeu who sees his shot smartly saved by Travers at his near post.

Accurate. Things can only get better, though.

17'

Ake, playing as a left full-back this afternoon, delivers a cross but it's easily cleared by the Watford defence. His return is a welcome boost to Eddie Howe.

16'

Medics dealt with Harry Wilson for some time and the midfielder is going to try to run it off.

A player joining in with the club's supporters? You love to see it.

14'

A concern for Bournemouth as Harry Wilson falls on his shoulder and looks in considerable pain. They could do without yet another injury.

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