Semenyo\u2019s eighth Premier League goal of the season was enough to snap a run of six top-flight matches without a win for the Cherries.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bournemouth, who pegged Fulham back to a 2-2 draw late on in the reverse fixture in December, had to hold onto their lead for all but the opening 53 seconds of Monday\u2019s encounter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The victory takes Bournemouth up into eighth, a place above Fulham and right back in the mix for European qualification, while the Cottagers\u2019 slim hopes of pushing for a UEFA Champions League place have likely been extinguished.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
A rapid start saw Semenyo curl a beautiful effort past Bernd Leno following some superb work from Alex Scott.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Evanilson then smashed the underside of the bar before some strong saves from Kepa Arrizabalaga followed in the second half.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Cherries' Brazilian striker thought he had won a penalty with ten minutes to go, but referee Michal Oliver judged that Bernd Leno got the ball \u2013 with the VAR confirming the on-pitch decision.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Cherries earned the three points in the end though, with Andoni Iraola\u2019s side matching their record Premier League points tally of 48, which they set last season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Very, very pleased with the performance. I think we needed this performance, defending our own box well, the clearances, the blocks, the basics, the set plays.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Cherries earned the three points in the end though, with Andoni Iraola\u2019s side matching their record Premier League points tally of 48, which they set last season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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