Updated April 29th, 2024 at 09:49 IST

Bournemouth moves into top half of the Premier League after 3-0 win against Brighton

Marcos Senesi, Enes Unal, and Justin Kluivert all scored goals to complete the victory, which saw the Cherries surpass their previous Premier League record of 46 points, set in 2016–17. Bournemouth has three games left and 48 points.

Reported by: Associated Press Television News
Justin Kluivert celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between AFC Bournemouth and Brighton & Hove Albion in Bournemouth | Image: AP
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Bournemouth moved into the top half of the Premier League after a 3-0 win against Brighton on Sunday.

Goals from Marcos Senesi, Enes Unal and Justin Kluivert sealed a win that saw the Cherries beat their record points total in the Premier League by surpassing the 46 they managed in 2016-17. Bournemouth has 48 points with three games remaining.

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Bournemouth took the lead in the 13th minute when Senesi headed in from a corner

Unal doubled the lead seven minutes into the second half with a towering header from Dango Ouattara's cross.

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Kluivert completed the win in the 87th with a fine left-footed finish as Bournemouth, which was languishing in 19th in October, moved up to 10th.

Brighton is now six games without a win and in 12th place.

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Published April 29th, 2024 at 09:49 IST