Philip Billing’s stunning second-half strike helped Bournemouth claim their first Premier League win of the season against fellow strugglers Burnley.
After collecting the ball just inside the visitors’ half, Billing spotted goalkeeper James Trafford off his line before sending a looping effort over the head of the 21-year-old, who got a hand to the shot but was unable to keep it out.
Charlie Taylor’s first goal for Burnley – a fierce shot past goalkeeper Andrei Radu from the edge of the area – had given the visitors an early lead at the Vitality Stadium.
But Bournemouth responded well and restored parity when Antoine Semenyo robbed Taylor of the ball and sent a low finish across Trafford and into the far corner.
Marcus Tavernier had missed a glorious opportunity to equalise moments before Semenyo’s goal, while Chris Mepham, Billing and Dominic Solanke all spurned good openings as the Cherries threatened.
Second-half substitute Jay Rodriguez thought he had salvaged a point for Burnley late on, but his effort was ruled out for the narrowest of offsides after a lengthy review by the video assistant referee.
The win relieves some of the pressure on Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, whose side climb above their opponents and out of the relegation zone.
Source: BBC
