Bournemouth handed Burnley their tenth winless game in a row in the Premier League with a comfortable victory.

Bournemouth secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor, further plunging the Clarets into the depths of relegation fears. The Cherries, led by Andoni Iraola, were determined to bounce back from their unexpected FA Cup exit at the hands of Leicester City, and they did so in a professional manner.

Justin Kluivert and Antoine Semenyo were the heroes of the day, as they sealed all three points for Bournemouth. Kluivert opened the scoring in the 13th minute, taking advantage of a hopeful long punt forward that caused trouble for Burnley’s defense. The Dutch forward snatched the ball and drove a few yards before unleashing a powerful strike that left Burnley’s goalkeeper, James Trafford, helpless.

The game was effectively over in the 88th minute when Semenyo doubled Bournemouth’s lead. The ball was skillfully worked out to the right flank, where Semenyo, a Ghanaian talent, cut inside onto his left foot and released a shot that deflected off a Burnley player and found its way into the net.

This victory propels Bournemouth up to 13th place in the Premier League table, while Vincent Kompany’s Burnley remain stuck in the relegation zone, only saved from the bottom by their superior goal difference compared to Sheffield United. The Clarets now find themselves 11 points adrift of safety, and the defeat heaps further pressure on Kompany.

Despite dominating ball possession with 75% in this encounter, Burnley were outdone and outthought on the counter-attack by a clinical Bournemouth side. The Cherries displayed their efficiency and composure, capitalizing on their chances to secure their first win of 2024 under Iraola’s management.

Overall, it was a convincing performance from Bournemouth, who will be hoping to build on this victory and climb further up the table. Meanwhile, Burnley’s relegation battle becomes even more daunting, and Kompany will need to find a way to turn their fortunes around if they are to avoid the drop.