Benik Afobe
Live Commentary: Bournemouth 1-0 Leicester City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Bournemouth's 1-0 victory over Leicester City in the Premier League.
Dec 13, 18:45
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Benik Afobe keen to build on netting first goal of the season
Bournemouth striker Benik Afobe says that he is hopeful of putting together a run of form after netting his first goal of the season at the weekend.
Dec 13, 11:15
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West Bromwich Albion 'to make £12m bid for Jeffrey Schlupp'
West Bromwich Albion are reportedly preparing a £12m January bid for Leicester City winger Jeffrey Schlupp.
Dec 12, 17:04
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West Bromwich Albion to swoop for Fabian Delph, Benik Afobe?
West Bromwich Albion are reportedly lining up January swoops for Manchester City midfielder Fabian Delph and Bournemouth striker Benik Afobe.
Dec 11, 16:13
![Jeff Hendrick of Burnley looks for the ball during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on September 17, 2016 Jeff Hendrick of Burnley looks for the ball during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on September 17, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Burnley hold on to beat Bournemouth
Burnley end their three-match losing streak with a 3-2 victory over Bournemouth at Turf Moor, taking them five points clear of the relegation zone.
Dec 10, 17:03
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Team News: Sam Vokes leads line for Burnley
Sam Vokes is picked to lead the line as Burnley welcome Bournemouth to Turf Moor.
Dec 10, 14:05
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Alexis Sanchez double helps Arsenal beat Bournemouth
Arsenal close the gap on Premier League leaders Chelsea to three points with a 3-1 victory over Bournemouth.
Nov 27, 16:09
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Live Commentary: Arsenal 3-1 Bournemouth - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Arsenal's 3-1 victory over Bournemouth in the Premier League.
Nov 27, 13:15
![Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe celebrates with teammates after scoring the winner against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on November 5, 2016 Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe celebrates with teammates after scoring the winner against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on November 5, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ten-man Sunderland pick up first win of season
David Moyes picks up his first Premier League win as Sunderland boss at the 11th time of asking as his 10 men come from behind to beat Bournemouth 2-1.
Nov 5, 16:54
![Tottenham Hotspur winger Erik Lamela complains during his side's Premier League clash with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on October 22, 2016 Tottenham Hotspur winger Erik Lamela complains during his side's Premier League clash with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on October 22, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tottenham Hotspur miss chance to move top after Bournemouth stalemate
Tottenham Hotspur miss the chance to move top of the Premier League table as they are held to a goalless draw by Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
Oct 22, 14:22
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Walter Zenga predicts "difficult" Wigan Athletic test
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Walter Zenga warns his team not to underestimate bottom-of-the-table Wigan Athletic.
Sep 26, 21:45
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Benik Afobe: 'Jack Wilshere is still a world-class midfielder'
Benik Afobe believes that "world-class" midfielder Jack Wilshere has made the right choice by joining Bournemouth on loan until the end of the season.
Sep 3, 10:37
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Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere 'leaning towards loan move to Bournemouth'
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is reportedly leaning towards a season-long loan move to Bournemouth rather than Crystal Palace.
Aug 31, 10:55
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Live Commentary: Crystal Palace 1-1 Bournemouth - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage as Crystal Palace come from behind to earn a 1-1 draw against visitors Bournemouth at Selhurst Park in the Premier League.
Aug 27, 14:00
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Preview: Crystal Palace vs. Bournemouth
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Bournemouth at Selhurst Park.
Aug 25, 16:05
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Live Commentary: West Ham United 1-0 Bournemouth - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of West Ham United's 1-0 victory over Bournemouth in the Premier League.
Aug 21, 15:00
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Preview: West Ham United vs. Bournemouth
Sports Mole previews the first Premier League match at the Olympic Stadium as West Ham United host Bournemouth on Sunday.
Aug 19, 15:15
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Wolverhampton Wanderers 'interested in Anderlecht striker'
Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly reignite their interest in signing Anderlecht striker Idrissa Sylla.
Jun 1, 16:09
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Team News: Benik Afobe, Max Gradel start for Bournemouth
Benik Afobe and Max Gradel return to the Bournemouth starting XI for the visit of West Bromwich Albion.
May 7, 14:06
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Everton end seven-game winless run with triumph over Bournemouth
Everton end a seven-game winless run by sealing a 2-1 victory over Bournemouth at Goodison Park.
Apr 30, 16:53
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Preview: Everton vs. Bournemouth
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's Premier League match at Goodison Park as Everton entertain Bournemouth.
Apr 29, 17:22
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Eden Hazard scores twice as Chelsea get back to winning ways at Bournemouth
Pedro, Eden Hazard and Willian score the goals as Chelsea get back to winning ways at Bournemouth.
Apr 23, 16:53
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Preview: Bournemouth vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday afternoon's Premier League match on the south coast as Bournemouth entertain Chelsea.
Apr 21, 14:37
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Preview: Bournemouth vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League match between Bournemouth and Liverpool at the Vitality Stadium.
Apr 15, 19:25
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Preview: Aston Villa vs. Bournemouth
Sports Mole looks ahead to relegation-threatened Aston Villa's home Premier League encounter against Bournemouth.
Apr 8, 13:11
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Team News: Kevin De Bruyne returns for Manchester City
Kevin De Bruyne returns to the Manchester City lineup for the trip to Bournemouth.
Apr 2, 14:06
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Team News: Leroy Fer, Modou Barrow in for Swansea City
Leroy Fer and Modou Barrow come into the Swansea XI for the trip to Bournemouth.
Mar 12, 14:04
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Steve McClaren on brink as Bournemouth beat Newcastle United
Newcastle United suffer a 3-1 defeat at home to Bournemouth to leave manager Steve McClaren on the brink of a departure from St James' Park.
Mar 5, 16:56
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Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe "very pleased" with Southampton win
Bournemouth coach Eddie Howe is delighted with his side's 2-0 win over local rivals Southampton.
Mar 1, 22:53
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Ronald Koeman "very disappointed" with defeat
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman admits that his side didn't deserve anything from their 2-0 defeat at the hands of Bournemouth.
Mar 1, 22:31
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Steve Cook hails "huge" win for Bournemouth
Bournemouth defender Steve Cook admits that the 2-0 victory over Southampton is "huge" as they target survival in the Premier League.
Mar 1, 22:26
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Steve Cook, Benik Afobe net as Bournemouth beat Southampton in south coast derby
Bournemouth move closer to Premier League survival with a 2-0 victory over Southampton in the south coast derby.
Mar 1, 21:42
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Team News: Sadio Mane, Maya Yoshida, James Ward-Prowse back for Southampton
Sadio Mane, James Ward-Prowse and Maya Yoshida are recalled by Ronald Koeman for Southampton's trip to Bournemouth.
Mar 1, 18:53
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Live Commentary: Bournemouth 2-0 Southampton - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Bournemouth's comfortable 2-0 victory over Southampton in the Premier League.
Mar 1, 18:45
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Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe warns Benik Afobe over considering England snub
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe warns Benik Afobe that he may regret it if he opts to snub England and represent Democratic Republic of Congo.
Feb 19, 11:43
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Benik Afobe pays tribute to former Arsenal teammate Robin van Persie
Bournemouth frontman Benik Afobe reveals that Robin van Persie's advice played a key part in his development when the two strikers were together at Arsenal.
Feb 17, 10:51
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Eddie Howe: 'Stoke City opener changed game'
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe admits that Stoke's opening goal changed the game during the Potters' 3-1 win at the Vitality Stadium.
Feb 13, 22:17
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Team News: Jonathan Walters in for Marko Arnautovic
Jonathan Walters returns to the Stoke City lineup for their trip to Bournemouth.
Feb 13, 14:12
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Preview: Bournemouth vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole peers ahead to Saturday afternoon's match between Bournemouth and Stoke City at the Vitality Stadium.
Feb 11, 19:19
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Benik Afobe 'shocked and hurt' by Wolves comments
Bournemouth striker Benik Afobe reveals that he is 'shocked and hurt' by comments from former club Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Feb 11, 15:08