BOURNEMOUTH, UK – In a stunning display of attacking prowess, AFC Bournemouth came from behind to defeat Fulham 3-1 at the Vitality Stadium on Thursday, a victory that elevates the club to second place in the Premier League and marks a historic milestone.
The Cherries’ talisman, Antoine Semenyo, was the undisputed star of the show, orchestrating the comeback with two goals and an assist. After Fulham took an early lead, Semenyo equalized before setting up Justin Kluivert to put Bournemouth ahead. He then sealed the three points with a second goal, completing his brace and cementing a dominant individual performance.
The result sends Bournemouth to second in the table with 18 points from their first seven matches, just one point behind leaders Liverpool. This represents the club’s highest-ever league position at this stage of a Premier League season.
Semenyo’s influential display further extends his remarkable start to the campaign. With his two goals and an assist against Fulham, he now leads the league with nine total goal contributions (goals and assists combined) this season. His form has been central to Bournemouth’s impressive six-match unbeaten run.
Following the match, the Ghanaian forward took to social media, simply posting, “Pretty much sums up my current mood!” alongside a celebratory image, capturing the elation felt by the entire squad.
Under manager Andoni Iraola, Bournemouth continues to defy expectations, emerging as a surprising and formidable force in the early title race.
