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REFEREE:
Anthony Taylor ???????
TEAM FORM:
Bournemouth - DWDLL ------ Spurs - WWLLD
We are two sides who were on the wrong end of controversial VAR calls last time out do battle in Saturday's Premier League clash, as we play Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
Conte saw red as we were cruelly denied a late winner versus Sporting, with that 1-1 draw ruling out our chances of qualifying for the knockout rounds with a game to spare.
Marcus Edward deservedly put Sporting ahead in the first half before we came out gung-ho in the second, as Bentancur's header levelled the match before Kane thought he had won it with virtually the last kick of the game.
However, a lengthy VAR review ultimately saw the strike disallowed for a tight offside call, and Conte was given his marching orders by the referee for his protests before also after taking just one question from the media.
As infuriating as that decision was, Conte was in no denial about our lacklustre first-half performance, as we made it three straight games without a win in all tournaments following our recent league defeats to Manchester United and Newcastle United.
We are clinging onto third place as things stand, but we are five points adrift of leaders Arsenal having played a game more, and both Chelsea and Man United are within touching distance of us with a fixture in hand.
A record of just one win from our last six away games in all tournaments will hardly increase the confidence in the away camp either, and Bournemouth have managed to avoid defeat in their last two meetings with us at the Vitality Stadium, winning 1-0 in May 2019 before a goalless draw in July 2020.
Bournmouth were left to rue the handball rule book in a 2-1loss to West Ham United on Monday, while we dramatically drew 1-1 with Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League
Bournemouth boss Gary O'Neil counted as many as 10 VAR decisions that have gone against his side since his arrival after Monday's 2-0 defeat at West Ham, with the Cherries on the wrong end of a pair of handball calls in the English capital.
Kourt Zouma's opening goal was allowed to stand, despite the ball clearly striking the hands of Thilo Kehrer, which were deemed to be in a natural position, and Said Benrahma completed the job from the spot after Jordan Zemura was penalized for a handball of his own.
Former West Ham player O'Neil certainly let the officials know what he made of the first decision at half time, with his Cherries side now dropping to 14th place in the division after following up a six game unbeaten run with back-to-back defeats.
A four-point chasm separates Bournemouth from the drop zone at present, and failure to score in either of their losses to Southampton or West Ham sees the Cherries remain on just 10 goals for the season - the fewest out of any side above the relegation zone.
Only four of Bournemouth's 10 league goals this season have come at the Vitality Stadium, where they have gone scoreless in four of their six top-flight games this term, but we did not have much in the way of attacking excellence in midweek either.
Anthony Taylor ???????
TEAM FORM:
Bournemouth - DWDLL ------ Spurs - WWLLD
We are two sides who were on the wrong end of controversial VAR calls last time out do battle in Saturday's Premier League clash, as we play Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
Conte saw red as we were cruelly denied a late winner versus Sporting, with that 1-1 draw ruling out our chances of qualifying for the knockout rounds with a game to spare.
Marcus Edward deservedly put Sporting ahead in the first half before we came out gung-ho in the second, as Bentancur's header levelled the match before Kane thought he had won it with virtually the last kick of the game.
However, a lengthy VAR review ultimately saw the strike disallowed for a tight offside call, and Conte was given his marching orders by the referee for his protests before also after taking just one question from the media.
As infuriating as that decision was, Conte was in no denial about our lacklustre first-half performance, as we made it three straight games without a win in all tournaments following our recent league defeats to Manchester United and Newcastle United.
We are clinging onto third place as things stand, but we are five points adrift of leaders Arsenal having played a game more, and both Chelsea and Man United are within touching distance of us with a fixture in hand.
A record of just one win from our last six away games in all tournaments will hardly increase the confidence in the away camp either, and Bournemouth have managed to avoid defeat in their last two meetings with us at the Vitality Stadium, winning 1-0 in May 2019 before a goalless draw in July 2020.
Bournmouth were left to rue the handball rule book in a 2-1loss to West Ham United on Monday, while we dramatically drew 1-1 with Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League
Bournemouth boss Gary O'Neil counted as many as 10 VAR decisions that have gone against his side since his arrival after Monday's 2-0 defeat at West Ham, with the Cherries on the wrong end of a pair of handball calls in the English capital.
Kourt Zouma's opening goal was allowed to stand, despite the ball clearly striking the hands of Thilo Kehrer, which were deemed to be in a natural position, and Said Benrahma completed the job from the spot after Jordan Zemura was penalized for a handball of his own.
Former West Ham player O'Neil certainly let the officials know what he made of the first decision at half time, with his Cherries side now dropping to 14th place in the division after following up a six game unbeaten run with back-to-back defeats.
A four-point chasm separates Bournemouth from the drop zone at present, and failure to score in either of their losses to Southampton or West Ham sees the Cherries remain on just 10 goals for the season - the fewest out of any side above the relegation zone.
Only four of Bournemouth's 10 league goals this season have come at the Vitality Stadium, where they have gone scoreless in four of their six top-flight games this term, but we did not have much in the way of attacking excellence in midweek either.
Team News
Richarlison and Kulusevski remain sidelined with their calf and hamstring injuries, but Romero and PEH shook off their complaints to start on Wednesday. However, Conte has hinted that the former may have to be rested after he took a "big risk" starting him in midweek.
Conte reverted to his tried-and-tested 3-4-3 for the visit of Sporting, where Moura made his first start of the season, but it was Gil's introduction that had people talking after the 21-year-old made a phenomenal impact on the second half.
Conte will certainly face calls to start Gil from the first whistle for his full Premier League debut this weekend, while Lenglet and Sessegnon are also candidates to come back into the first XI.
Injury was added to insult for Bournemouth in their defeat to West Ham, as Neto and Solanke both had to come off before the start of the second half with hamstring and ankle injuries respectively - joining Kelly and brooks in the medical room.
The former has been an impressive presence in goal since arriving from Barcelona but will now be out for a while, so Travers is primed to return as the last line of defence.
Meanwhile, Solanke's prospects of playing this weekend are relatively strong, with his ankle issue not as serious as Neto's injury, but O'Neil must still decide whether to risk the striker from the off - Moore should be given the nod if not.
Other than the possibility of two enforced changes, Bournemouth should send out a largely untouched XI, but Zemura provided a good outlet from the left after his introduction on Monday and will compete with Freedericks for a start here.
Conte reverted to his tried-and-tested 3-4-3 for the visit of Sporting, where Moura made his first start of the season, but it was Gil's introduction that had people talking after the 21-year-old made a phenomenal impact on the second half.
Conte will certainly face calls to start Gil from the first whistle for his full Premier League debut this weekend, while Lenglet and Sessegnon are also candidates to come back into the first XI.
Injury was added to insult for Bournemouth in their defeat to West Ham, as Neto and Solanke both had to come off before the start of the second half with hamstring and ankle injuries respectively - joining Kelly and brooks in the medical room.
The former has been an impressive presence in goal since arriving from Barcelona but will now be out for a while, so Travers is primed to return as the last line of defence.
Meanwhile, Solanke's prospects of playing this weekend are relatively strong, with his ankle issue not as serious as Neto's injury, but O'Neil must still decide whether to risk the striker from the off - Moore should be given the nod if not.
Other than the possibility of two enforced changes, Bournemouth should send out a largely untouched XI, but Zemura provided a good outlet from the left after his introduction on Monday and will compete with Freedericks for a start here.
