Bournemouth will be without suspended defender Steve Cook for Tuesday’s Premier League at home to Brighton after he was sent off during the weekend loss at bottom club Norwich.Cherries boss Eddie Howe says full-back Lloyd Kelly, who has been out with a thigh problem, is “getting closer” to a top-flight debut following his summer switch from Bristol City.Bournemouth remain witho...Full Story »

Liverpool have gone to the top of the Premier League for at least a few hours, as Mohamed Salah inspired a 4-0 win at Bournemouth. Mohamed Salah was the star of the show with a hat-trick as Liverpoolthrashed Bournemouth 4-0 away from home to go top of the Premier League for at least a few hours. Jurgen Klopp said pre-game that Manchester City would feel no added pressure for their trip to Ch...Full Story »

Steve Cook atoned for a defensive howler by heading Bournemouth's second goal in an eventful 200th club appearance as the Cherries hammered Hull City 6-1. Junior Stanislas fired a brace to add to goals from Cook, Charlie Daniels, Callum Wilson and Dan Gosling, as Eddie Howe's men romped to their record Premier League victory. Centre-back Cook gifted Hull possession then clumsily diverted Ryan ...Full Story »

Aston Villa were granted a stay of execution as their relegation from the Barclays Premier League was delayed - despite a wretched 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth. Steve Cook and Josh King gave the Cherries a deserved victory against an awful Villa side but Norwich's 1-0 loss at Crystal Palace ensured the hosts were not demoted on Saturday. Villa remain 15 points from safety with a vastly infer...Full Story »

Bournemouth took another huge step towards securing their Premier League survival as Steve Cook's header sealed a 3-2 win over Swansea. The Cherries made it three wins in a row to move on to 38 points, 13 clear of the relegation zone, and surely guarantee another season in the top flight. Goals from Max Gradel and Josh King twice put Bournemouth ahead, only for Modou Barrow and Gylfi Sigurdsso...Full Story »

Fourth official Kevin Friend was rushed to hospital after collapsing and banging his head as Bournemouth saw off Southampton 2-0 in the Premier League. Steve Cook and Benik Afobe struck as the Cherries claimed their first home league win over south coast rivals Saints since 1958 in a low-quality encounter. Match official Friend passed out and received immediate treatment as a hush descended ac...Full Story »

Bournemouth will make a late check on defender Steve Cook ahead of the visit of Wigan. The centre-back complained of a tight groin at the Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday night and was taken out of the squad that ran out 3-0 winners and the Cherries will leave it as late as possible before making a decision on Cook's fitness. Eddie Howe shuffled his pack for the Capital One Cup win and a number...Full Story »