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The Cherries put on a clinical show at the Vitality Stadium, claiming a 3-1 win over Southampton and finally breaking their home duck in the Premier League. After a couple of tough losses, Bournemouth kicked things off with a bang, shaking off their goal-scoring blues and taking charge early on. The first goal came in the 17th minute when Marcus Tavernier’s quick-thinking free-kick found Evanilson, who coolly slotted it into the bottom corner—his first goal for Bournemouth after a six-match wait!
Southampton, still searching for their first win since returning to the Premier League, were left reeling, and things only got trickier for Russell Martin’s side. Bournemouth doubled their lead before the half-hour mark, thanks to a dazzling run from Antoine Semenyo, who set up Lewis Cook for a first-time shot that deflected off Dango Ouattara and nestled into the net. Just before halftime, Semenyo capped off a brilliant display with a well-taken goal after weaving through the Saints’ defense, putting the Cherries up 3-0 and sending the home crowd into a frenzy!
The Saints came out with more fire in the second half and found a glimmer of hope in the 52nd minute when Taylor Harwood-Bellis headed home Yukinara Sugawara’s cross. Despite looking a bit better, Southampton still seemed shaky at the back, and Bournemouth nearly restored their three-goal cushion when Evanilson was denied by Aaron Ramsdale. The Cherries kept pushing, and Ryan Christie came close to adding a fourth, but his powerful volley just missed the target by inches.
In the end, Bournemouth’s early dominance and sharp finishing were enough to grab all three points, lifting them above Brentford and Manchester United in the standings. For Southampton, though, the wait for their first win drags on, leaving them stuck in the relegation zone and still hunting for answers.
With Southampton’s winless streak continuing, what changes need to happen to get their season back on track?
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