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Sutton's predictions: Fulham v Bournemouthpublished at 11:04 BST 9 May
11:04 BST 9 May
It's probably good news for Marco Silva's side that I am backing Bournemouth here. I've really struggled with my Fulham predictions this season - although in fairness they are not the only team I keep getting wrong.
Fulham have got a decent home record but Bournemouth are on such a good run and have now gone 15 league games unbeaten.
The Cherries won the reverse fixture in October thanks to a late comeback and I can see them nicking this one too.
Fulham v Bournemouth: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 19:08 BST 8 May
19:08 BST 8 May
Bournemouth take their 15-game unbeaten streak to west London, where they face Fulham on Saturday (15:00 BST).
Since Fulham beat Spurs on 1 March to record three wins in a row in all competitions, the goals have dried up for the Cottagers, whose dreams of Europe are now also in danger of evaporating.
Their eight matches since then have yielded just four goals, with three coming in one match against strugglers Burnley.
Fulham had only failed to score in five of their first 28 league games this season but have now not found the net in five of their last seven.
However, they did win the two games in that run in which they did score and are now aiming to win three consecutive home league games for the first time since December 2023.
Fulham could do with Raul Jimenez finding his shooting boots again – the Mexican has scored just once in his past 11 matches for club and country.
But Jimenez does have a good record against Bournemouth, hitting five goals in his six Premier League starts against them.
Their current form certainly measures up to the cream of the continent, with their 15-game unbeaten run the longest of any side in Europe's top five leagues.
Bournemouth conceded an average of three goals in their first nine Premier League away games this season but have conceded just six times in their last eight on the road, an average of 0.8 per game.
The Cherries have done a brilliant rebuilding job under Andoni Iraola this season – they lost four of their first-choice defenders in the summer, with leading striker Antoine Semenyo joining Manchester City in the January transfer window.
Teenager Junior Kroupi is one of the replacements who has really caught the eye, so much so that he himself is now being linked with a move away, with the likes of City, Arsenal and Barcelona reportedly tracking him.
The 19-year-old French forward has scored four goals in his last five matches, taking his tally to 12 Premier League goals this season, and putting him in the company of some famous names who were also prolific at the top level before turning 20.
Achieving Champions League would be 'something special' - Brookspublished at 18:06 BST 8 May
18:06 BST 8 May
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Bournemouth winger David Brooks says he "never thought" the club could be in with a chance of Champions League football but it would be "something special" if they achieved it.
With three games to go, Andoni Iraola's side sit in sixth place in the Premier League - six points behind Aston Villa, who occupy the last Champions League spot.
However, if Villa win the Europa League final and finish fifth, the Champions League place will go to whoever finishes sixth.
Speaking to BBC Radio Solent, Brooks said: "It's obviously an amazing opportunity. I don't think when I joined the club seven years ago, you'd think that we'd be sat here talking about potential Champions League. It is close, but it's almost so far away at the same time, so we've got three massive games against three very good sides.
"It's not like there's any easy games in the Premier League, so I feel like we could win all three, but you can quite as easily lose all three. So it's one of them where we need to be completely focused and pick up points where we can and see where it takes us."
When the Wales international first joined Bournemouth in 2018, the goals were "just to get as many points and see where we end up. But the main focus was to stay in the league and to push on to be a mid-table team and be a very Premier League-established team, which has kind of happened at this point now".
Brooks was asked about what fighting for European football means for him. He responded: "I think I've said in an interview when I first joined, I want to play at the highest level possible. The kind of career that I've had and path that I've had to take is one that maybe you don't feel like you're going to get there, to say European nights.
"I've been very blessed with Wales to compete on some very good stages, so to be able to do that with Bournemouth, I feel like it'd be a real good achievement. After the story I've had, to top it off with that would be something special."
Bournemouth are unbeaten in 15 Premier League games and Brooks said: "It's the dreams that keep you nice and fresh and when you're looking at European football, it gives you an extra boost.
"If you've not got anything to fight for at this point in the season, then your performances can drop a little bit and there's no real consequences. Every time we step on the pitch we know there's something special we can achieve. It does give you a little boost."
Iraola on Kluivert's return, 'massive' fight for Europe and Fulhampublished at 12:35 BST 8 May
12:35 BST 8 May
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Fulham at Craven Cottage (15:00 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Iraola said he expects Justin Kluivert to return to the squad for the first time in more than four months: "Justin has been training with the team normally this week. I expect him to be in the squad."
Lewis Cook, who has been sidelined since February, will probably not be fit to return on Saturday but could feature in the Cherries' final two matches: "Lew also has been training, not fully, and is probably a little bit behind Justin in the process but is getting there. Probably not for tomorrow but he's training normally today and we will see. I hope Justin definitely and Lew can be available for the last two games."
On Bournemouth's chances of qualifying for Europe: "We are in the fight but we still need good results. You need wins, we don't have easy games. The thing that makes me optimistic is that we are in a good place. I hope we can go all the way."
Referring to the atmosphere within the squad, Iraola said: "I feel from the players that everyone wants it! Everyone is available and everyone wants to contribute. I have to make big decisions to leave players out of the squad but it creates competition and a good atmosphere."
He emphasised his faith in the team: "The only thing that makes me optimistic is that, I see my team in a really good place. We are doing good things, we are playing well. Even if we probably have one of the toughest, maybe with Brentford, toughest schedules. I trust my team because they show me that they are able to play a good game against any opposition."
On his side's lengthy run without losing: "We've done something really difficult, going on a 15-game unbeaten run. But, we still have work to do. We are in a good position. It speaks well about the players, they have been consistent, tough to beat. They are playing well, when we aren't playing well they are finding ways to stay in the games. I hope that we can go all the way, knowing we have three difficult matches."
More on his final three games in charge of the club: "Personally for me, it would be massive to get Europe. We have to continue what we are doing. We are preparing the games as good as we can. I feel from the players that everyone wants to be there."
Bournemouth head to Craven Cottage on Saturday for their antepenultimate match of the Premier League season, knowing that winning their last three games – or matching the results of the teams below them – would bring the unprecedented reward of European football.
For Cherries supporters of a certain age, there are echoes of a match at the same venue, 39 years ago this week, which is fondly remembered for all the right reasons.
On 4 May 1987, Bournemouth headed to Fulham for their penultimate game of the season as leaders of the old Third Division, knowing that a win would seal promotion to the second tier for the first time in the club's history. Anything less, and it would go to the final game.
Fulham had a strong wind at their backs in the first half, but Bournemouth needed a penalty save from keeper Gerry Peyton to ensure they went in goalless at the break.
Harry Redknapp's side went behind early in the second half, but were presented with a penalty of their own less than a minute later when Fulham's future England World Cup defender Paul Parker brought down Carl Richards, and Trevor Aylott levelled from the spot.
Aylott then capitalised on a weak punched clearance from Cottagers keeper Laurence Batty to make it 2-1 with 10 minutes left on the clock, and on-loan Tony Sealy got the promotion party started when he added a late third.
While Craven Cottage these days looks vastly different from how it did in May 1987, Bournemouth as a club feels almost completely unrecognisable from those days.
Fulham retain European ambitions of their own, but an away win on Saturday would put the Cherries mathematically out of the Cottagers' reach, and at the very least, cement a top-half finish.
Nothing will be taken for granted when one bad weekend of results could prompt a reversal of fortunes, as experienced by the teams in the title race and the relegation battle this week.
But just as in 1987, Bournemouth have it in their hands to create history.
Can the Cherries extend unbeaten run?published at 15:21 BST 6 May
15:21 BST 6 May
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The race for Europe is hotting up and Andoni Iraola's side will hope to strengthen their grip on sixth place against Fulham on Saturday (15:00 BST), an opponent with ambitions of securing European football themselves.
The 3 January was the last time Bournemouth lost a game of football in the Premier League - and that was against the team in the driving seat for the title, Arsenal, who they did then beat at the Emirates last month.
The Cherries head to Craven Cottage this weekend hoping to extend that 15-game unbeaten run. It's a club record for Bournemouth in the top flight and no other side in the division has enjoyed a longer streak in 2025-26.
In fact only once, (Manchester United in 2016-17 with 18 games), has a team been on a longer unbeaten run when outside of the Premier League's top five.
Bournemouth's defensive stats have improved on the road too. Looking back at their first nine league games away from home, the Cherries conceded 27 goals - an average of three per game.
Now, in their last eight away from home, only six goals have been shipped - an average of 0.8 per game.
Iraola's side might have drawn a league-high of 16 games this season - their most in any league campaign since 2005-06 - but only the current top two, Manchester City and Arsenal have lost fewer games.
Gossip: Barcelona want Kroupi's signaturepublished at 07:23 BST 6 May
07:23 BST 6 May
Barcelona are interested in Bournemouth's 19-year-old forward Junior Kroupi, but they will face competition from Manchester City and several other Premier League clubs. (Sky Sports, external)
Liverpool are weighing up a move for 28-year-old Bournemouth defender Marco Senesi, who has verbally agreed to join Tottenham if they avoid relegation from the Premier League. (Talksport, external)
'Francis will forever be remembered as a Bournemouth great'published at 13:37 BST 5 May
13:37 BST 5 May
Tom Jordan Fan writer
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Since Bournemouth announced that club legend Simon Francis will be departing at the end of the season, it has caused many supporters to reminisce over the past decade and a half - one where 'Franno' was so integral to the team.
He has played many pivotal roles during his 15-year association with the club, and he will no doubt be missed by all at Bournemouth.
His journey with the Cherries started back in 2011, when he initially joined on loan from Charlton before making his move permanent the following January.
Francis quickly became a consistent and reliable cog in the side, making over 300 appearances for the club, and his leadership qualities also meant he captained the club during one of its most successful periods.
The Cherries were the surprise package of the Championship in 2014-15 and Francis was one of the most consistent performers, which earned him a spot in the PFA team of the season.
Francis started his role as executive assistant for the Cherries in 2021, working under technical director Richard Hughes before being quickly promoted to first-team technical director in 2024, following Hughes' move to Liverpool.
Bournemouth have rightly been lauded for their smart recruitment in recent times - and that will initially be something he is remembered for greatly.
But, as mentioned, he was equally as impressive as a player for the club. Having been overlooked by hometown clubs Nottingham Forest and Notts County, his career then took him from Bradford to Bournemouth - via Southend and Charlton, among other clubs - to captaining Eddie Howe's side in the Premier League.
It is quite remarkable.
A truly memorable playing time for the Cherries, followed by an impressive period as part of the club's recruitment team, Francis will forever be remembered as a Bournemouth great.
Your views on Francis departure published at 11:30 BST 5 May
11:30 BST 5 May
We asked for your views on the news that technical director Simon Francis will depart the club at the end of the season. It represents a summer of change given Andoni Iraola is also on the move, so how will Bournemouth cope?
Here are some of your comments:
Peter: Franno is probably going to be a bigger miss to AFCB than the fans realise. As a technical director, he must have learned a lot from Pinto and Richard Hughes previously. Player recruitment has been exceptional at the club in the last few years. We wish him the very best.
Jerry: Let's celebrate the Bournemouth alumni that so regularly move upwards in their careers. We are a small club and can't offer the career potential of the larger outfits. We've got a great reputation now as a great place for the brightest potential to spend time developing themselves.
Steve: I don't think the club will lose any sleep. Mr Pinto brokered all the deals and will continue to do the same.
Peter J: Very sad Francis is leaving - a true Cherry, excellent defender and great behind the scenes. All the best for whatever your future holds and thanks from a long time Cherry fan.
Can 'superb' Scott fire Bournemouth to the top six?published at 07:47 BST 5 May
07:47 BST 5 May
Nat Hayward BBC Sport journalist
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"I love him. He's got everything that a midfielder should have playing in the Premier League. I love his game."
Those were the words of Premier League winner Micah Richards, praising the latest impressive Alex Scott performance on Sunday's Match of the Day.
The 22-year-old has featured in every one of Bournemouth's 35 matches this season - starting 32 times - operating in deep midfield, central midfield, and, at times, attacking midfield.
Against Crystal Palace on Sunday he once again thrived as part of a pair at the base of midfield with Tyler Adams, behind the attacking quartet of Junior Kroupi, Marcus Tavernier, Rayan and Evanilson.
Only central defenders James Hill and Marco Senesi, so key in how Bournemouth build from the back, had more than Scott's 69 touches against the Eagles, while only Senesi made more than his 43 passes.
The touch maps below illustrate his impact all across the pitch and show the variety of passes he completed and balance between progressing and retaining possession.
It is testament to Scott and his teammates that they continue to shine after losing so many key figures.
Much was made about the loss of Antoine Semenyo in January and how that could derail the Cherries' season. They are unbeaten since his exit.
The January addition of Rayan has been almost a seamless transition, while the emergence of Junior Kroupi has eased much of the goalscoring burden.
Despite a churn of players and recognition that those who perform well will likely be moved on for profit, the trust in the recruitment process and stable environment around the club allows those already at the club time and space to find their feet.
Scott endured a challenging first season at Bournemouth after signing from Bristol City in the summer of 2024, interrupted by a meniscus tear, but has kicked on in his second campaign to become a pivotal figure in the squad and put himself on the brink of a call-up to Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squad.
"He's having a brilliant season and standing out in every game. Superb," said Premier League record goalscorer Alan Shearer, also on Match of the Day.
Scott has played the fourth-most minutes in the Bournemouth squad, leads the way in possession won (176), and is only behind the aforementioned impressive Senesi in passes into the final third (177).
"He's my wildcard for the World Cup," added Richards.
"He takes a good set-piece but it's his calmness on the ball. He can pass well and receive the ball between the lines.
"A lot of midfielders hide and don't want the ball but he's brave on it. He keeps it moving.
"Every time I watch him, he's so confident on the ball."
'Incredibly difficult to say goodbye' - have your say on Francis' exitpublished at 16:11 BST 4 May
16:11 BST 4 May
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Simon Francis says Bournemouth will "always hold a very special place" in his heart after his it was confirmed he will depart his role as Technical Director at the end of the season.
Francis - who played for the Cherries for nine years and captained them into the Premier League - took on the role in the summer of 2024 after returning to the club as an assistant to Richard Hughes in 2021.
"Bournemouth has been my home for so many years, and it's incredibly difficult to say goodbye," Francis said in a statement.
"I've been proud to represent this club both on and off the pitch, and I'm grateful to everyone I've worked with along the way.
"AFC Bournemouth will always hold a very special place in my heart and I look forward to watching the continued success of the club going forwards."
Bournemouth chairman Bill Foley added: "Simon's contribution to AFC Bournemouth over the past 15 years has been extraordinary.
"From captaining the club during its historic rise to the Premier League to his impact as technical director, he has embodied the values and spirit of this football club."
President of Football Operations, Tiago Pinto, said: "Simon has been a vital part of our football operations, bringing professionalism, insight, and a deep understanding of the club's identity. His influence will have a lasting impact, and we thank him for his dedication and commitment."
Cherries fans, how do you feel about Francis' exit? Are you concerned with the summer of change that's coming at Bournemouth? What can help drive things forward?
Bournemouth 3-0 Crystal Palace - the fans' verdictpublished at 11:50 BST 4 May
11:50 BST 4 May
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We asked for your thoughts after Sunday's Premier League game between Bournemouth and Crystal Palace at Vitality Stadium.
Here are some of your comments:
Bournemouth fans
Simon: Andoni Iraola orchestrated another masterpiece and the players delivered. Rayan is showing just how menacing he can be, but he does need a lighter touch at times. Alex Scott and Alex Jimenez were the standouts. I've just checked my passport is in date, just in case!
Paul: Crystal Palace were only poor because Bournemouth never allowed them to be involved. Even Ismaila Sarr's effort that hit the post would've been ruled offside. But credit should be given to the away supporters, who never stopped cheering their side on.
Malcolm: From solid defending to three high-pressing forwards, it was more than comfortable in the first half. Crystal Palace didn't turn up until the second half and they had a mountain to climb. The penalty was soft, but who wouldn't take it? Adrien Truffert is excellent, he had another top performance, as did Marcus Tavernier. The dizzy heights of sixth in the Premier League, should I pinch myself?
Stewart: Well I don't have a lot to say, just that I would love to beat Man City for Arsenal and for my long gone Grandad. That would also help to put my beloved Cherries in Europe, whatever the competition! Please stay Kroupi and Rayan. Have some fun boys!
Palace fans
Steve: The line-ups suggested Palace wouldn't get much out of this game, yet it was still hugely disappointing how poorly they played. The first half was, quite frankly, awful. There was no shape and no quality, Bournemouth had far more skill and pace. Palace have put all their eggs in the Conference League basket, yet they are still not mathematically safe from the drop. Let's hope it pays off and Glasner is not left to rue his team selections.
J: We are well and truly in a battle to avoid relegation now. We've thrown away far too many points all season. This Palace side need a new direction.
Andy: Our possession was amiss plus our passing in terms of both general play and free kicks was abysmal. Yeremy Pino was one of the main culprits, he needs to be rested for Thursday's game.
Dave: It was clear from this performance what the priority is for Palace. I can't blame them for having one eye on Thursday's game, with the chance to reach a major European final, but the manner of the performance from the rotated squad players didn't sit well with me. The first half display was easily the worst of the season. There were a lot of lacklustre performances. It was almost like this game really wasn't wanted and they had given up before a ball was kicked. Silver lining though, we had no new injuries! On to Thursday for the big game.
Sixth will earn a Europa League place at the very least, with some of the contenders having never qualified for Europe before.
However, both elements needed for sixth place to become a Champions League spot seem quite plausible.
Aston Villa would need to finish in fifth, exactly where they currently reside, and win the Europa League. They trail Nottingham Forest 1-0 after the semi-final first leg, but they are at home for Thursday's return leg.
This scenario will only play out if Villa finish fifth - and not in the top four or below fifth - because of a quirk in Uefa's rules.
The Premier League landed a fifth Champions League place because of the English teams' performances in Europe - something called the European Performance Spot (EPS).
So if Villa win the Europa League and finish fifth, that EPS spot would be passed down to the team in sixth, who would qualify for the Champions League.
However if Villa finish in the top four, winning the Europa League would make no difference to any other English team and the sixth-placed finisher would qualify for the Europa League.
With Aston Villa six points clear in fifth, sixth place appears to be the highest any of the other teams could finish.
At the moment, Bournemouth are on 52 points - one point clear of Brentford, who are one point above Brighton.
The Cherries and the Bees have never played in European competition before, while the Seagulls' only Uefa campaign was in the 2023-24 Europa League.
Chelsea are four points behind Bournemouth, but they have a game in hand against Forest.
Fulham are level on points with Chelsea. Everton, who have a game in hand against Manchester City, and Sunderland are on 47 points - so they are just about in the race.
Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Leeds could still mathematically - but not so realistically - qualify for the Champions League.
'There's excitement... but we need to turn the page quickly'published at 08:20 BST 4 May
08:20 BST 4 May
Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams says there is "belief" in the camp but cautioned that they need to "turn the page quickly" before Saturday's trip to Fulham, where they can edge closer to securing European football.
He told BBC Radio Solent: "We're trying to be as calm and composed as possible. Obviously, there's excitement there and there's belief, which I think is the most important thing.
"We just need to continue playing the way we are playing because it's not just the 11 guys who started, it's the guys coming off the bench and making an impact and the way we train every day.
"Our target at the beginning of the season wasn't to try to make Europe. You don't want to put that in your head too early but if you can stay in and around that position - those top 10 spots - you never know what can happen in the Premier League. Things change really quickly.
"We're feeling good about ourselves right now but we need to turn the page quickly because we have another difficult game coming up.
"When you say the number out loud - 15 games unbeaten in the Premier League - it is really unheard of."
Analysis: Bournemouth inch closer to Europepublished at 16:37 BST 3 May
16:37 BST 3 May
Adwaidh Rajan BBC Sport journalist
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Sunday's Premier League meeting between Bournemouth and Crystal Palace pitted two managers who will leave their clubs this summer against each other.
And it was Andoni Iraola who emerged as the clear winner against Palace and their manager Oliver Glasner - extending the Cherries' unbeaten run in the top flight to a club record 15 matches.
The comfortable 3-0 home win helped Bournemouth leapfrog Brighton and Brentford to sixth place in the league standings.
A sixth-placed finish would secure a place in next season's Champions League if Aston Villa win the Europa League and finish fifth in the Premier League.
Only one team in Premier League history have managed a 15-game unbeaten run and finished outside the top six - Chelsea, who were 10th in 2015-16.
European qualification would be a perfect parting gift for Iraola, who joined the club in 2023 and will leave this summer when his contract expires.
But Bournemouth must extend their remarkable run against fellow European contenders Fulham, title-chasing Manchester City and Nottingham Forest in their final three games to do so.
