AFC Bournemouth

The Premier League is in its busy winter phase, which is often one of the most decisive periods of the season. On Wednesday, two struggling teams trying to salvage their seasons met, with AFC Bournemouth hosting Tottenham Hotspur in Gameweek 21. Both teams have struggled over the last couple of...

Manchester United faced AFC Bournemouth in Gameweek 16 of the 2025/2026 Premier League campaign, and it was one of the most entertaining games of the season, ending in a 4-4 draw. It was, however, not so entertaining for both teams’ players and managers, especially for Manchester United, who were winning...

The 2025/2026 Premier League season has already begun to reveal significant differences between teams in how effectively they convert shooting opportunities into goals. While league standings often reflect overall performance, examining shot quality, expected goals (xG), and finishing efficiency provides a deeper understanding of whether a team is genuinely performing...

The opening weeks of the 2025/2026 Premier League season have showcased the growing influence of African players across the division. From clinical forwards to dynamic wide attackers and progressive full-backs, many sides have benefited from standout performances delivered by their African contingents. This rising prominence, however, comes with an inevitable...

After 11 weeks of the 2025/2026 Premier League season, Bournemouth under Andoni Iraola find themselves just one point off the top four, an achievement few would have predicted at the start of the campaign. The Cherries have quietly evolved into one of the league’s most intriguing sides, combining intensity, structure,...

Aston Villa hosted Bournemouth for Gameweek 11 of the Premier League, and the game ended with a huge 4-0 win for the hosts against one of the in-form teams to start the season. This win saw the Villans climb to sixth, with 18 points, equal to Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United,...

Marcos Senesi (185cm/6’1”, 80kg/176lbs) has been one of the big winners of 2025/2026 thus far, with the current campaign looking likely to end up being Senesi’s most impactful season for AFC Bournemouth since his first in the Premier League. Senesi has been with the Cherries since the summer of 2022,...

Bournemouth have been one of the major positives to begin the 2025/2026 Premier League season. They are currently in fourth place with 10 points.  Since the 4-2 loss on the opening day to Liverpool, the Cherries have allowed only one goal in their last four Premier League matches.  Not only...

The opening three gameweeks of the Premier League delivered some fascinating fixtures, one of which took place at St. James’ Park as Newcastle United hosted Liverpool in one of the highlights of the season so far. The reigning champions secured a hard-fought victory in the dying moments. However, the home...

AFC Bournemouth handed Tottenham Hotspur their first defeat of the 2025/2026 Premier League season on Saturday afternoon at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Cherries defeated Spurs by a goal to nil away from home, becoming the first side to score against Thomas Frank’s outfit in England’s top flight. Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth...

Following a successful treble-winning season, Paris Saint-Germain are in the market to make upgrades to their squad. The UEFA Champions League winners, who already boast a world-class group of players, will aim to enhance depth and build for the long term. From this perspective, the centre-back position is one of...

Recently, set-piece analysis has evolved rapidly as teams have begun to recognise the importance of capitalising on every detail during the game. However, there is room to develop as a field in football analysis. One of the most interesting aspects is how teams have begun to manipulate the opponent by...

Antoine Semenyo has put together a formidable season for AFC Bournemouth. In the 2024/2025 Premier League season, he has contributed nine goals and four assists in 34 games. However, his offerings go far beyond this. Semenyo has been pivotal in Andoni Iraola's system. His physical attributes allow their aggressive, high-pressing...

The 2024/2025 Premier League season has become a tactical battleground where vertical progression and transitional threat are redefining success at the top level — this data analysis explains exactly how. In this data analysis report, we focus on how Liverpool, under new coach Arne Slot, have reclaimed their dominance with...

Under Olivier Pantaloni’s leadership, Lorient look set for an immediate return to Ligue 1 following their relegation last season. The Breton side currently sit top of Ligue 2 at the time of writing, three points clear of second-placed Paris FC and four ahead of Metz in third. Their positive 2024/25...

Liverpool will almost certainly be in next season’s UEFA Champions League mix (with only mathematics preventing that from being a definite) and look highly likely to be joined by Arsenal. However, the race to secure the final two guaranteed places (and potentially any additional spots, should England maintain its strong...

As we enter the second half of the Premier League season, one of the most exciting outfits thus far has certainly been Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth side. The Cherries are currently in a lofty seventh place, having recently achieved a club-record eight-match unbeaten run at the highest level. Whilst they have...

Bournemouth have been producing outstanding performances lately, putting them in seventh place in the Premier League, just three points below Chelsea in fourth place. Given that the competition is intense and closely contested, the details may determine the outcome, and among these details, set pieces are undoubtedly crucial. Recently, Bournemouth...

“It’s one of the more difficult to score from, but we see it as a set-play situation we can set up and control as much as possible.” That was Thomas Frank’s press conference message regarding kick-offs after a 3-1 defeat to Tottenham. That defeat marked back-to-back EPL matches with a...

In the Premier League, home to 20 teams and 532 players, a remarkable 66% of these players are from abroad, which translates to 351 players. In this tactical analysis, we will focus on three players who have recently joined the Premier League and are looking to fight for silverware while...