AFC Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe is looking to relish the “positive challenge” posed by Premier League Champions Manchester City in Saturday’s contest at the Etihad Stadium. The Cherries manager called the match “an opportunity to create a historic moment for the club” at his pre-match press conference on Friday morning. City have won their last […]
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Bournemouth VS Arsenal Preview: Howe looking to capitalise on international break ‘confidence boost’
AFC Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe believes a “confidence boost” stemming from his players’ recent successful international outings will spur them on in Sunday’s clash with Arsenal at the Vitality Stadium. Cherries striker Callum Wilson scored on his England debut last Friday in a 3-0 win over the USA, whilst Scottish midfielder Ryan Fraser also netted […]
Howe says Wilson will flourish after England come calling
By Akshay Kulkarni (@ImpatientPedant) A buoyant AFC Bournemouth team will take on Newcastle United in what promises to be an enthralling match on Saturday afternoon. Though the Cherries lost their last fixture, at home to Manchester United, the call-up of Callum Wilson to the England squad and the subsequent award of October’s Manager of the […]
Cherries boss Howe rues missed chances in last-gasp United defeat
Written by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) AFC Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe admitted his disappointment after his side failed to cap off a stellar first-half showing with more goals against Manchester United yesterday. Callum Wilson had fired Cherries into the lead on 11 minutes, and further chances were squandered by Ryan Fraser, Junior Stanislas the hosts’ goalscorer […]
Rashford grabs injury-time winner in cruel setback for Cherries
Written by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) Marcus Rashford bundled home a late winner to cap off a last-gasp Manchester United comeback, and break Cherries’ stoic resistance at Vitality Stadium. The hosts’ relentless pressure was met with reward after Callum Wilson’s close-range finish on 11 minutes, his 50th strike for the Dorset club, but the in-form Anthony […]
Cherries see off Norwich Carabao Cup scare to advance into quarter finals
Written by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) Bournemouth edged into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after a nervy 2-1 victory against high-flying Championship side Norwich City. Despite equalling their best-ever finish in the competition, Cherries were forced to battle valiantly for their spot in the last eight. Junior Stanislas had fired the Dorset side into the lead shortly […]