In-form duo Bournemouth and Crystal Palace have played out a goalless draw in this afternoon's Boxing Day Premier League affair at the Vitality Stadium.
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Clear-cut chances were few and far between throughout the match, but Palace almost took an early lead through an unlikely source in Damien Delaney.
The centre-back's volley was heading for the back of the net until Cherries defender Simon Francis made a vital clearance.
Eddie Howe's side grew into the game, but they struggled to really test Wayne Hennessey in the Palace goal.
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The home side were perhaps a little fortunate not to be reduced to 10 men in the first half when Harry Arter scythed down Wilfried Zaha and only received a yellow card.
In the remainder, Matt Ritchie and Eunan O'Kane both went close, but the two teams appeared to settle for a point that extends their respective unbeaten runs to five games.
Bournemouth stay 14th, three points above the relegation zone, while Palace climb to fifth, two points behind Spurs in fourth.
Pascal Lemesre
