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‘Still problems’ for Walker & Kilner following Goodman fling

It is claimed that there are “still problems” in Kyle Walker and Annie Kilner’s marriage, with the Burnley and England defender continuing to pay the price for “bad choices”. He fathered two children with former Love Island contestant Lauryn Goodman, leading to divorce proceedings being opened at one stage, and the 35-year-old has once again been spotted without his wedding ring.

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Why PL clubs have unusual kick-off times this weekend

Premier League clubs face unusual kick-off times this weekend, as the New Year's schedule continues apace. Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Chelsea are all in action on Sunday, with 3pm kick-offs being aired live on television. GOAL can explain why the kick-off times are out of the ordinary as the year of 2026 gets underway.

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Grealish 'sick' after London night out with Walker

David Moyes says Jack Grealish missed Everton's goalless draw with Burnley due to illness, days after the Manchester City loanee partied with ex-team-mate Kyle Walker in London. The two England internationals were spotted for a pre-Christmas bonanza last weekend, and while Grealish was absent for the trip to Turf Moor, 35-year-old Walker still featured and didn't seem worse for wear.

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Walker and Goodman reunited in chance encounter on night out

Kyle Walker and Lauryn Goodman were unexpectedly in the same place on a rare public night out, crossing paths in a central London restaurant for the first time since their bitter court battle. With friends of the former Manchester City star's wife, Annie Kilner, watching on, the chance reunion added another surreal chapter to one of the Premier League’s most scrutinised off-field sagas.

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RANKED: The 10 best EPL signings of the season so far

As we reach Christmas and approach the midway point in the Premier League season, the time has come to reflect on the first half of a campaign that has delivered drama and unexpected twists in abundance. It's also the opportune moment to assess those players who completed a transfer to, or within, the English top-flight back in the summer, with a decent sample size of games now under their belts.

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GOAL's Premier League Team of the Season so far

Pure excitement has been the theme of this Premier League season. Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa are locked in a three-way title race while practically the rest of the division is competing for a European place. Indeed, the table is so crowded it feels more like the Championship than the top-flight, with back-to-back wins being all it takes to propel teams from 15th to the top five.

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USMNT star Adams out for several months after MCL tear

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola revealed U.S. international Tyler Adams will be out at least two months after suffering an MCL injury in a press conference on Friday. The injury came against Manchester United, and it will rob the Cherries of the U.S. men's national team star's presence through this crucial winter stretch.

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EPL clubs who will be most impacted by AFCON - ranked

The Africa Cup of Nations is back this December and January, with the continent's very best set to battle it out in Morocco as they aim to take Cote d'Ivoire's crown after their unlikely victory at the start of 2024. AFCON's prestige, drama and quality remains up there with the Euros and Copa America, but the downside for European clubs is it's another tournament which falls slap bang in the middle of their seasonal calendar, meaning most teams will be losing players for up to a month.

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USMNT handed World Cup boost as Robinson makes injury return

The United States Men's national team have been handed a major injury boost ahead of the 2026 World Cup as star defender Antonee Robinson finally returned from his knee injury and started for Fulham in their Premier League clash against Burnley on Saturday. Robinson has remained sidelined for the majority of the current season due to a persistent knee problem.

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Hannibal banned for four games after 'spitting'

Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri has been hit with a four-game suspension and a £15,000 fine after the FA found him guilty of spitting at or towards Leeds United supporters during October’s six-pointer Premier League clash. The Tunisia international admitted the charge, with an independent commission issuing the ban as Burnley continue fighting to escape the drop zone.

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Man City ace wants January exit just five months after move

Out-of-favour Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford reportedly wants to leave the club, just five months after returning to the Etihad Stadium. The 23-year-old played a crucial role in helping Burnley earn promotion to the Premier League last season, but he has struggled to gain regular minutes following his summer switch to Pep Guardiola’s side.

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Maresca reveals why he pulled James at half-time in Burnley win

Enzo Maresca has revealed Reece James' half-time substitution during Chelsea's 2-0 win away at Burnley was a planned switch. The Blues' skipper was replaced by fellow right back Malo Gusto, as the west London club prepare for a crucial week in their season. Maresca's men square off against Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday, before hosting rivals Arsenal next Sunday.

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Bring on Barca! Neto's the hero as Santos bosses Burnley

Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez scored in either half as Chelsea closed the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal with a 2-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor. Enzo Maresca’s Blues moved up to second in the table with a performance which saw Andrey Santos shine in place of Moises Caicedo, who was rested ahead of Tuesday’s mouth-watering Champions League clash with Barcelona.

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Maresca reveals why he benched Caicedo for Chelsea's Burnley clash

Enzo Maresca has revealed that star midfielder Moises Caicedo was forced to start from the bench for Saturday's Premier League tie against Burnley due to the player's late arrival in London after the international break. The Ecuadorian played every minute of his country's two friendlies against New Zealand and Canada, reporting back to the west London club on Thursday evening.

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Man Utd accused over ex-player's spinal injury in £1m lawsuit

Former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe has pointed the finger of blame at the Old Trafford club over the handling of a spinal injury that has left him unable to play "without restriction or impediment" at the age of 27. Once the jewel of the academy, the current Burnley player is now seeking more than £1 million ($1.3m) from the Red Devils to compensate lost career earnings.

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Ex-Man Utd star charged after spitting at Leeds fans

Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri is in hot water with the FA after being accused of disgusting behaviour towards Leeds supporters during the recent Premier League clash between the clubs. The former Manchester United player has been charged over a spitting incident and has just under three weeks to respond, facing possible sanctions for his conduct.

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Osmajic handed nine-game ban for racially abusing Hannibal

Preston North End attacker Milutin Osmajic has been handed a nine-game ban after being charged with racially abusing Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri. The incident took place during Preston's goalless draw with Burnley in February and now he will be out of action until late December. The forward denied the allegations but he has been fined £21,000.

Frequently asked questions

Bournemouth were formed from the remains of a local club called Boscombe St. John's Institute Football Club and was renamed to Boscombe F.C. in 1899. More than 20 years later, the club changed its name to Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic Football Club, before renaming themselves to AFC Bournemouth in 1971. Fun fact: the 'AFC' in AFC Bournemouth is not an abbreviation, it's just a part of the name.

American businessman Bill Foley, in a partnership with Cannae Holdings Inc, completed the total takeover of Bournemouth in December 2022. Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan and Kosmos Founder Nullah Sarker lead the minority ownership group.

Bournemouth's stadium is the Dean Court, commonly known as Vitality Stadium for sponsorship reasons. Bournemouth have been playing their games at this venue since December 1910.

Vitality Stadium has a capacity of 11,307, making it the second-smallest ground in Premier League history in terms of capacity, behind Luton Town's Kenilworth Road.

Bournemouth have not won a single major trophy yet.

Bournemouth have not won any Premier League / first division titles throughout their history. However, they bagged 48 points in the 2023-24 campaign, their best-ever tally.

Cherries legend Steve Fletcher, who spent 19 years of his 24-year playing career at Bournemouth, is the club's record-appearance maker. Fletcher, a forward by trade, made 728 appearances for the club and scored 121 goals.

Ron Eyre scored 229 goals in 378 games for Bournemouth between 1924 and 1933, making him the club's all-time top scorer.

Dominic Solanke, Aaron Ramsdale, Callum Wilson, Nathan Ake, Jermain Defoe, Eddie Howe, and Gavin Peacock are some of the most famous players to have played for Bournemouth. The club even managed to sign George Best at one point!

Harry Redknapp, Sean O'Driscoll, and Eddie Howe are among Bournemouth's most prominent managers ever.

Bournemouth are nicknamed The Cherries. While there's some debate regarding the origins of the nickname, it is widely believed that it is based on the cherry-red striped jerseys that the team plays in. Secondly, it is also believed that the nickname is derived from the cherry orchards in the Cooper-Dean Estate, located right next to Dean Court.