Harry Arter played through grief at death of baby

Republic of Ireland international Harry Arter played a key role in Bournemouth’s win over Manchester United, despite his partner losing their child at birth during last week.

“I just felt coming in and trying to take my mind off things would make it a bit easier. My family would want me to play,” Arter told the Bournemouth website. “While people maybe grieve in their own way, I found it easier to come in and play and try and do everyone proud.”

“I said before the game that one reason I wanted to play was to dedicate the game to everyone associated with my family — my family that are here and not here.”