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The last ever FA Cup match at Goodison Park

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Everton 0 - 2 Bournemouth Everton handed Bournemouth a place in the FA Cup fifth round, marking the final FA Cup fixture ever to be played at Goodison Park. Author - James L Stadium - Goodison Park The Toffees have called the historic ground home since 1892, but this defeat means their next home FA Cup tie will take place at their new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock, where they are set to move at the start of next season. It was a night to forget for Everton, who were largely the architects of their own downfall. Captain James Tarkowski endured a nightmare first half, with his errors directly leading to both of Bournemouthā€™s goals. Tarkowskiā€™s struggles began when he mistimed a sliding tackle on Antoine Semenyo inside the box midway through the first half. The Ghanaian forward dusted himself off and confidently smashed home the resulting penalty past Jordan Pickford. Semenyo caused Evertonā€™s defence problems all evening, narrowly missing with another effort and seeing a tight-angled ...

Latest Transfer News: 14/08/2023

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 Let's explore the latest transfer news from across Europe It has been another busy day. Real Madrid signs Chelsea goalkeeper on season-long loan Real Madrid have announced the signing of goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea on a season-long loan. He will cover for Madrid's regular number one Thibaut Courtois, whose anterior cruciate ligament injury will keep him out of the league for the majority of the season. As a Chelsea goalkeeper, Kepa has made 163 appearances since joining from Athletic Bilbao for Ā£71m in August 2018. Real Madrid started their season with a 2-0 win over Athletic Club. West Ham United sign Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse has joined West Ham United from Southampton for a fee thought to be in the region of Ā£30 million. In addition to making 410 senior appearances for the club, the midfielder captained Southampton, who were relegated to the Championship last season.  You can see some of his best moments for the club in the video below. ...

Premier League: Nightmare ending for Everton

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Everton 2 - 3 AFC Bournemouth Bournemouth pulled off a remarkable late comeback, overturning a two-goal deficit after the 86th minute to stun Everton in a Premier League clash at Goodison Park. Everton had looked set to secure their first win of the season, and their first in August in three years, after taking a deserved lead. But they fell apart spectacularly in the dying moments, as Bournemouth scored three goals in nine chaotic minutes, sparking jubilant celebrations among their players and travelling fans. Antoine Semenyoā€™s close-range finish from Dango Ouattaraā€™s cross to make it 2-1 seemed like nothing more than a consolation for the visitors, who had been trailing to second-half goals from Michael Keane and Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Instead, it marked the start of a dramatic collapse from Everton. Two minutes into stoppage time, Luis Sinisterra set up Bournemouth captain Lewis Cook to equalise, leaving Everton clinging on for a point. But the Toffees crumbled further, sufferi...

Unal's stunning free-kick earns Cherries deserved point

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Bournemouth 1-1 West Ham United Enes Unalā€™s breathtaking free-kick salvaged a deserved 1-1 draw for Bournemouth against West Ham, after Lucas PaquetĆ”ā€™s controversial penaltyā€”awarded by VARā€”put the visitors ahead. Author - Jamie P Unal stepped up from nearly 30 yards out to unleash a powerful strike that left Lukasz Fabianski rooted to the spot, bringing relief to the home crowd following a contentious handball decision that had moments earlier gone against the Cherries. Bournemouth had piled on the pressure since the break, firing off 17 shots in total, but looked to be heading for frustration as West Hamā€™s resolute defence held firm. Then came a stroke of fortune for the Hammers, who broke the deadlock via a contentious penalty decision. Nicklas FĆ¼llkrugā€™s header was comfortably saved by Kepa Arrizabalaga, but VAR official Michael Salisbury spotted a potential handball by Tyler Adams from Aaron Wan-Bissakaā€™s cross. After a lengthy review and a trip to the pitch-side monitor by ref...

Premier League: Bournemouth salvage late point

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Aston Villa 1 - 1 Bournemouth Bournemouth striker Evanilson salvaged a crucial point with the final touch of the game against Aston Villa in the Premier League. Author - Craig H from GMCR Football  Deep into stoppage time, Bournemouth were awarded a free-kick. With everyone, including their goalkeeper, pushed forward, Marcus Tavernier delivered a cross to an unmarked Evanilson at the near post. The clubā€™s record signing deftly nodded the ball into the far corner. Aston Villa had largely dominated and took the lead in the 76th minute when Ross Barkley capitalised on Leon Baileyā€™s header back across the box, volleying it in. Earlier, John McGinn thought he had put Villa ahead in the 28th minute, only to see his goal chalked off following a lengthy VAR check. McGinn had converted Ollie Watkinsā€™ cutback, but VAR ruled that the ball had narrowly crossed the line for a Bournemouth goal-kick just before Watkins gained control. Despite Villaā€™s superior play, it was Bournemouth substit...

UCL: Chelsea cruise to win over AC Milan

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 Chelsea 3 - 0 AC Milan This was an even more comfortable win for the Blues than the scoreline suggests. Graham Potter made two changes to his side, with Jorginho and Kai Havertz missing out due to slight injury problems, but both were okay for a place on the bench. Edouard Mendy returned among the substitutes, as Kepa Arrizabalaga continued in goal. Kalidou Koulibaly came into the defence to join Wesley Fofana and Thiago Silva in a back three. After a couple of close calls, it was midway through the first half that the breakthrough arrived. Thiago Silva quickly forced a save and a block when getting his head to a series of set-pieces, but on the third occasion Milan couldn't clear and Fofana was in the right place to put the ball in the net after a scramble around the penalty spot. Mason Mount thought he had made it two soon afterwards with a lovely chip over the keeper, but it was disallowed for offside. The home side pulled away to safety in the second half, though, as Pierr...

UCL: Same old problems for Chelsea

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 Borussia Dortmund 1 - 0 Chelsea It was the same old problems for Chelsea in Germany. However, they are very much still in the competition and will fancy their chances of getting the required result in the second-leg. More Champions League news and stories can be found here -  Champions League and Europa League news and stories (eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com) Karim Adeyemi scored a stunning solo goal as Chelsea suffered defeat in their Champions League last-16 first-leg tie at Borussia Dortmund. Potter's men rued their missed chances as Joao Felix shot over from a good position and then hit the crossbar in the first half. Reece James also forced two fine saves out of Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel in the second half as the visitors grew in confidence against the hosts, who were themselves struggling to create many chances. The atmosphere throughout the match was amazing! And That, Kids, Is A Wrap šŸ˜“ pic.twitter.com/4tMZEyL3cf ā€” Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) Februar...

United don't build on derby day success

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Manchester United 0 - 3  Bournemouth Manchester United will head into Christmas languishing in 13th place, following another lacklustre performance that has yielded just seven points from RĆŗben Amorimā€™s first six games in charge. Author -  Liam Chadwick In stark contrast, Bournemouth find themselves flying high in fifth. With English clubs performing well in Europe this season, that position could potentially secure a spot in next yearā€™s Champions League. United were undone by Dean Huijsenā€™s 29th-minute header, as Bournemouth capitalised on the hosts' vulnerability at set-pieces. Justin Kluivert doubled the visitorsā€™ lead from the penalty spot, sending AndrĆ© Onana the wrong way after being fouled by Noussair Mazraoui. Just two minutes later, Antoine Semenyo was left unmarked to convert Dango Ouattaraā€™s cross, punishing Kobbie Mainooā€™s costly error in midfield. Premier League: 2024/2025 season Super Reds News What's going wrong for Manchester United? United appeared to ...

Relegation threatened Ipswich dent Bournemouth's European hopes

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Bournemouth 1 - 2 Ipswich Town Ipswich Town claimed their first Premier League win of 2025 with a victory over Bournemouth, dealing a blow to the home sideā€™s European ambitions. Author - Marcus Stadium - Vitality Stadium Bournemouth came close to taking the lead when Alex Scottā€™s shot was cleared off the line by Dara Oā€™Shea. Moments later, Ipswich made the breakthrough. Nathan Broadhead scored his first Premier League goal after latching onto the ball following an excellent run from Julio Enciso. The Wales international cut inside Dean Huijsen before drilling a low shot through the legs of Kepa Arrizabalaga. Ipswich had not won a league match since beating Chelsea 2-0 at home on 30 December. They were the only side across Englandā€™s top four divisions yet to secure a league victory in 2025. There was a fantastic atmosphere in the away end Source | Super News Affiliate YouTube Bournemouth nearly equalised early in the second half, but Alex Palmer produced a fine save to tip over ...

Bournemouth thrash Nottingham Forest

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AFC Bournemouth 5 - 0 Nottingham Forest Bournemouth delivered a scintillating performance to extend their club-record unbeaten Premier League run to 11 games, dismantling high-flying Nottingham Forest 5-0 at the Vitality Stadium. Author - Katrine Jonnson  Stadium - Vitality Stadium Fresh from a stunning 4-1 victory over Newcastle United, the Cherries showed no signs of slowing down under Andoni Iraola, with Dango Ouattara stealing the show with a brilliant hat-trick. Forest, enjoying an impressive season in third place, were left shell-shocked as Bournemouth tore through their usually solid defence. Justin Kluivert set the tone early, scoring his 11th league goal in the ninth minute with a 25-yard strike after Forestā€™s defenders backed off. Any hopes of a Forest comeback were dashed in the second half when Bournemouth hit top gear. Ouattara headed in Kluivertā€™s pinpoint cross in the 55th minute and doubled his tally with a clinical finish six minutes later. The Cherries sh...