Mumbai, October 1: Bournemouth beat Southampton 3-1 and prolonged the latter's miserable start to the English Premier League on Monday. Bournemouth moved up to 11th. Southampton remains without a win after six games and is tied on one point at the bottom of the table with Wolverhampton. The run marks the newly promoted side's worst start to a league since 1998. Brazilian striker Evanilson got his first goal for the Cherries and Antoine Semenyo starred, scoring one and making another as Bournemouth plundered all three goals in a rampant first 45 minutes. Premier League 2024–25: Tottenham Hotspur Condemn ‘Abhorrent Homophobic’ Chants From Fans Against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

“It is a goal we've been expecting of Evanilson. He is so intelligent and makes such cute runs. We haven't been finding him enough so I'm pleased for him. The first half is a representation of what we have been doing in spells. It was electric." Bournemouth assistant coach Tommy Elphick said.

The home side started well and took the lead after 17 minutes. Marcus Tavernier was the architect, cleverly taking a quick free kick that caught the Southampton defense off guard. Evanilson ran on and flicked the ball past the goalkeeper.

Former Bristol City winger Semenyo was always a threat on the right and after 32 minutes his cutback found Lewis Cook, whose shot was deflected in by Dango Ouattara. Five minutes later, the Ghanaian international got his own name on the scoresheet with some nifty footwork before drilling an angled drive low into the far corner. Erik ten Hag Reacts After Manchester United's Humiliating 0-3 Loss Against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford in Premier League 2024–25, Says 'I'm Not Thinking About Being Sacked'.

Taylor Harwood-Bellis pulled a goal back for Southampton early in the second half but it failed to spark a comeback. The home side had more of the ball in the second half but rarely threatened the Bournemouth goal.

“I didn't recognise our team. There was no aggression or courage. They were looking around and in self-preservation mode on the pitch. I didn't like it one bit. They showed fight in the second half but it was too late.” Southampton boss Russell Martin said.

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