Grealish Seals Dramatic Everton Win at Bournemouth
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In a closely contested match, Jack Grealish's decisive goal in the 78th minute propelled Everton to a 1-0 victory over Bournemouth, halting the hosts' unbeaten home run in the Premier League this season. The win marked Everton's third in four games, boosting their league tally to 21 points from 14 matches and securing ninth place in the standings. Bournemouth, meanwhile, slipped to 14th with 19 points. Despite some promising exchanges between the two teams, they struggled to convert their chances into goals until Grealish's intervention. The midfielder's shot, deflected off Bafode Diakite's leg, slipped into the bottom corner of the net, securing a hard-fought win for Everton. Under Carlos Ancelotti's successor, David Moyes, Everton has demonstrated remarkable resilience on the road, earning points at a higher rate than any team except Arsenal. In contrast, Bournemouth's recent form has been concerning, with just one point from their last 15 available. Manager Andoni Iraola will need to address the team's lack of attacking flair to improve their chances. Earlier in the match, Everton came close to scoring on multiple occasions, including a header from James Garner's corner that struck Alex Scott's crossbar. Thierno Barry also had a one-on-one chance with Djordje Petrovic but was denied by the goalkeeper. Antoine Semenyo's shot from Bournemouth's best opportunity was straight at Jordan Pickford. Everton will look to build on this victory when they host Nottingham Forest on Saturday, while Bournemouth will face Chelsea at home in their next match.
