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David Brooks has endured a tough spell of late in a Bournemouth shirt but his true quality showed, playing an instrumental role in Bournemouth’s 4-1 win over relegation-threatened Coventry City this weekend.
Bournemouth have got their season back on track in recent weeks with three consecutive league wins for just the second time this term which has heated up the pressure on those above them in the table.
Jefferson Lerma goes under the radar due to the work he does but he continues to put in another of fine performances for Bournemouth every single week.
Bournemouth have a huge opportunity to put some real pressure on Reading and Barnsley as the face to make the playoff places intensifies with the Cherries hosting Middlesbrough who aren’t completely out of the picture themselves.
Bournemouth missed out on a place in the last four of the FA Cup but it wasn’t without fight, ultimately, their brutal Championship campaign has caught up with them.
Bournemouth will have to do without the services of several key players for the visit of Southampton this weekend.
A rivalry has been growing on the pitch between Bournemouth and Southampton but there is still a long way to go to count this encounter as the real South Coast Derby, played between Southampton and Portsmouth.
Arnaut Danjuma has been sensational of late and last night was no different with the Dutchman causing Swansea all sorts of problems, as the Cherries sealed a comfortable 3-0 victory over Swansea City.
Bournemouth have found life tough in recent times and have slipped five points below the playoff places following defeat too Barnsley at the weekend, but there is no time to rest on their laurels as they prepare for a visit from Swansea.
Bournemouth were the bookies favourites to earn promotion and return to the Premier League at the first time of asking and began the season superbly, but since December have lacked consistency and are now paying the price.
Cameron Carter-Vickers found life tough initially in a Bournemouth shirt but is now finding his feet on his season-long loan from Tottenham Hotspur and really rewarding the faith which is being shown in him by Jonathan Woodgate.
Bournemouth and Barnsley face off at the Vitality Stadium in a huge game in the race for the playoffs.
Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke has been sidelined for nearly four weeks with an ankle injury sustained in the defeat to Sheffield Wednesday last month which proved to be Jason Tindall’s last as manager.
Bournemouth and Watford were both relegated from the Premier League last season. The sides managed to keep their key players in the squad over the summer but have since endured different fortunes after 32 games of the Championship season.
Phillip Billing signed for Bournemouth in July 2019 for a fee of £15 million following Huddersfield Town’s relegation to the Championship and after a tough first campaign on the South Coast, he is beginning to find his feet.
Bournemouth face the biggest game of their season this evening as they host Cardiff City who have won five consecutive matches under new manager Mick McCarthy and are now just three points behind the Cherries going into the clash.
Sam Surridge joined Bournemouth’s academy at the age of 14 from local side Bournemouth Sports, having moved locally to the Ferndown area at the age of seven and is one of a number of players to indirectly benefit from the club’s relegation last season.
Ben Pearson completed a January move to Bournemouth from fellow Championship side Preston North End and initially had to wait for his chance but in recent weeks has shown his quality which the Cherries signed.
Arnaut Danjuma was sensational yesterday afternoon as Bournemouth returned to winning ways against Birmingham, supplying a goal and an assist.
Dominic Solanke and Junior Stanislas are both fitness concerns for Bournemouth this weekend as they prepare to host Birmingham City.
Southampton loan pair Shane Long and Yan Valery set to square off for their respective loan clubs this weekend as Bournemouth meet Birmingham City.
Jason Tindall was sacked by Bournemouth on Wednesday to end a long stint at the club, his efforts at the club shouldn’t ever be forgotten.
Jonathan Woodgate is set to take temporary charge of Bournemouth this weekend.
Cameron Carter-Vickers joined Bournemouth on a season-long loan from Tottenham in October but has endured a tough start to life at the Cherries.