by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) Bournemouth’s dismal Premier League record against Southampton continued after Dusan Tadic’s brace fired Saints to victory at St Mary’s, and condemned Cherries to a third consecutive defeat. Mark Hughes’ relegation strugglers largely controlled proceedings on the south coast, and deservedly took the lead on 25 minutes through the Serbian, Tadic. Cherries […]
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Howe wary of complacency ahead of Cherries’ south coast showdown
by Ross Millen (@RossMillen) Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe still insists his side are not safe from relegation, despite the Cherries sitting nine points above the drop zone with three games to go. Tomorrow they travel to relegation-threatened Southampton for a massive south-coast derby. Speaking ahead of the game, Howe said: “We’re still in the balance, […]
Cherries downed after Smalling and Lukaku strikes
by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) Bournemouth fell to a 2-0 defeat against Manchester United after goals from Chris Smalling and Romelu Lukaku earned the visitors victory at Vitality Stadium. Smalling’s opener after 28 minutes was the result of a slick passing move from Jose Mourinho’s side, before Lukaku’s clever lob midway through the second half condemned […]
Cherries boss Howe reveals selection headache ahead of Spurs clash
by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) AFC Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe could be without wide-men Marc Pugh, Ryan Fraser and Jordon Ibe for Sunday’s showdown with Tottenham Hotspur. The Cherries are winless in their last three after shipping a stunning last minute effort from Riyad Mahrez against Leicester City last weekend, which followed a late comeback against […]
Cherries look to end Spurs drought
by Ross Millen (@RossMillen) Eddie Howe strongly believes that AFC Bournemouth are capable of beating anyone, ahead of their clash with Tottenham on Sunday. Since joining the Premier League in the 2015, the Cherries have never beaten Spurs. Bournemouth sit just six points above the relegation zone ahead of Sunday’s fixture against Mauricio Pochettino’s side, who […]
Ake named Cherries Player of the Month
by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) Nathan Ake has been named AFC Bournemouth’s Player of the Month for February. The Dutch centre half’s impressive performances have helped fire the Cherries into a mid-table place, with fears of relegation further eased after the 1-1 draw at Leicester yesterday. Ake played every minute of the Cherries’ games in February, […]
Last gasp Mahrez strike denies Cherries victory at Leicester
by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) Riyad Mahrez’s equaliser deep into stoppage time denied AFC Bournemouth a narrow victory at Leicester. The Cherries, who boast an impressive record against the Foxes in the Premier League, created the majority of chances in the opening period and deservedly took the lead when King fired home from 12 yards. Leicester […]
Howe expecting tough test against ‘dangerous’ Newcastle side
by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has said he expects a rejuvenated Newcastle United side to travel to the Vitality Stadium tomorrow. The Magpies strengthened their survival hopes after a 1-0 victory against Manchester United a fortnight ago, and sit two points above the drop zone. Howe told the media at his pre-match […]
AFC Bournemouth v Stoke Match Preview: Howe has ‘total belief’ in his players after quiet transfer window
by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) Eddie Howe has expressed confidence in his Cherries squad, after the Dorset club failed to bring in any new players during the January transfer window. With a £5.5m bid for Brentford defender Chris Mepham reportedly rejected on Deadline Day, Bournemouth have had a quiet January and are the only team in […]
Bournemouth move into top 10 with win over Burnley
AFC Bournemouth’s final home game of the season ended in delight for Eddie Howe, with a top 10 finish now on the cards after victory over Burnley.