Bournemouth vs Fulham LIVE: Premier League result and reaction after Sinisterra scores stunning third
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Bournemouth host Fulham in the Premier League looking to build on their excellent run of results.
Adoni Iraola has inspired three successive wins for the Cherries, including a win behind Dominic Solanke’s hat-trick last time out at Nottingham Forest.
The Whites will want to bounce back after a defeat at home to Burnley last time out, and both sides will want the points to separate themselves from the relegation zone.
Alex Scott and Justin Kluivert both return to the starting line-up at the Vitality Stadium. While Raul Jimenez serves the final game of a three-match ban, so Rodrigo Muniz leads the line for the visitors.
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Bournemouth 3-0 Fulham
Dominic Solanke continued his impressive scoring form with a second-half penalty as Bournemouth secured a 3-0 victory over Fulham at the Vitality Stadium.
Andoni Iraola made two changes from the Cherries’ win over Nottingham Forest, and they combined to create the opener as a fine run by Alex Scott set up Justin Kluviert’s opener just before half-time.
Solanke made Joao Palhinha pay for bringing down Antoine Semenyo inside the box shortly after the hour mark, before Luis Sinisterra put the icing on the cake with a third goal in stoppage time.
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AFC Bournemouth vs Fulham
Bournemouth secure a 3-0 victory over Fulham at the Vitality Stadium. It's a scoreline that's potentially flattered the Cherries, but there's no doubt they deserved to take the three points. The first half saw minimal chances for both teams, but a moment of magic from Scott saw him lay the ball on a plate for Kluivert for the Cherries to take the lead. Silva's men came out after the break, enjoying more of the possession with Bournemouth happy to sit back, but Iraola's side doubled their lead as Solanke dispatched a penalty, scoring his 12th goal of the season. Sinisterra wrapped up the three points in the final few seconds, sending the supporters home with a late Christmas present as he fired into the top corner from range. Bournemouth now travel to Tottenham on New Year's Eve, while Fulham will look to bounce back against London rivals Arsenal. That's all for today, goodbye!
AFC Bournemouth vs Fulham
The Bournemouth fans are singing Iraola's name as the game reaches the final few minutes. It was a slow start, but the Cherries have dominated proceedings since the break. Fulham are still pushing, but they've struggled to break Bournemouth down all match.
AFC Bournemouth vs Fulham
The fourth official has indicated that there will be a minimum of six minutes of added time at the end of the game.
AFC Bournemouth vs Fulham
Brooks plays a one-two with Sinisterra on the right-hand side and bursts into the Fulham penalty area. He cuts onto his left foot and shifts the ball away from Bassey before looking to curl one beyond Leno between the sticks, but the German goalkeeper is able to save comfortably and regains possession.
AFC Bournemouth vs Fulham
Brooks comes on in the last few moments of the game, replacing Tavernier for the Cherries.
AFC Bournemouth vs Fulham
Time is running out for Fulham as they look to get back into this one. They haven't been at the races so far and have struggled to create anything clear-cut in either half of the game. Bournemouth are in cruise control in the final few minutes as they attempt to hold onto their lead at the Vitality Stadium.
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