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Three PL fixtures changed for TV

There will be three changes to the AFC Bournemouth fixture list in the first two months of the season, with a trio of matches to be shown on TV.

The first of the changes affects the visit of champions Manchester City to Vitality Stadium (originally scheduled for Saturday 24th August), which will now be played at 2pm on Sunday 25th August.

The Cherries' first game of September, at home to Everton, has been moved back a day (originally scheduled for Saturday 14th September) and will now kick-off at 2pm on Sunday 15th September.

The away game at Southampton has conversely been moved forwards a day (originally scheduled for Saturday 21st September) and will now take place on Friday 20th September with an 8pm kick-off at St Mary's.

All three matches will be shown live on Sky Sports.