The Premier League rugby club Exeter Chiefs has approved a takeover bid by the owners of the Premier League football side AFC Bournemouth.

Bill Foley, owner of AFC Bournemouth, is set to take control of Exeter Chiefs in a multi-million-pound deal, with his company Black Knight Sports and Entertainment becoming the new owner.

The fixture dates for upcoming matches involving Crystal Palace and AFC Bournemouth have been confirmed. This announcement has reportedly caused frustration among other teams, with some expressing anger towards Manchester City regarding the scheduling.

Arsenal's Premier League title ambitions were dented after a 2-1 defeat to AFC Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium, with Alex Scott scoring for Bournemouth.

According to CaughtOffside, Liverpool might look to “hijack” Tottenham’s rumored agreement for the free transfer of AFC Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi.