Bournemouth beat Crystal Palace 3-0 to boost European qualification hopes
Bournemouth extended their remarkable unbeaten Premier League run to 15 matches with a resounding 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace at the Vitality Stadium.
The convincing win elevates Andoni Iraola’s high-flying squad into sixth place in the table as they push for continental qualification.
A disastrous own goal from former Cherries midfielder Jefferson Lerma initiated the downfall for the visitors early in the contest.
Junior Kroupi then doubled the advantage from the penalty spot in the 32nd minute to put the hosts in complete control.
Palace suffer domestic hangover
Eagles manager Oliver Glasner opted to make five changes to his starting lineup ahead of this challenging fixture.
The South London club arrived on the south coast sandwiched between their crucial two-legged Conference League semi-final against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Their heavily rotated side produced a disjointed display that highlighted the physical toll of competing across multiple demanding competitions.
Rayan seals comfortable victory
Brazilian winger Rayan capped off a dominant afternoon by adding a third goal just 13 minutes from time.
The away side rarely threatened throughout the one-sided encounter, struggling to match the relentless intensity of the home outfit.
Substitute Ismaila Sarr did attempt to salvage a late consolation, but the Senegalese forward saw his powerful volley crash against the left post.
The Cherries’ sensational domestic form continues to establish them as one of the most formidable opponents in the English top flight this season.