‚We deserve Europe‘ says Semenyo as Bournemouth impress again

Bournemouth ahead Antoine Semenyo says the Cherries deserve a shot at European soccer after his first-minute purpose was ok to see off Fulham.

The Cherries are on monitor for his or her greatest ever Premier League season and are as much as eighth place – simply seven factors off a top-five place and 6 behind Aston Villa in seventh.

With the Premier League’s high 5 assured a Champions League spot subsequent 12 months, eighth may very well be sufficient for a Convention League qualification spot, so long as League Cup champions Newcastle and the winners of the FA Cup end within the high seven.

Semenyo stated: “All season lengthy we’ve been grinding and beating the highest six groups. This little part we’re going by means of, shedding and drawing, each group goes by means of that however that’s the reason this win is so necessary.

“I really feel like with what we’ve carried out this 12 months we do positively deserve the European locations.”

„That may’t occur… you can’t defend like this. It is not possible.“ ❌

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Supervisor Andoni Iraola was impressed together with his aspect as they received at dwelling for the primary time since January.

Evanilson ought to have added to Semenyo’s early strike however the hosts needed to dig in and defend properly as Fulham bossed the second half.

Iraola advised Sky Sports activities: “I’m very, more than happy with the efficiency. I feel we wanted this efficiency, defending our personal field properly, the clearances, the blocks, the fundamentals, the set performs.

“To complete with a clear sheet is so invaluable as a result of usually after we create possibilities we rating targets, defensively is the place we’ve lacked one thing in current video games and right now we have been excellent.

Bournemouth leapfrog Fulham and transfer into the highest eight 📈#BOUFUL pic.twitter.com/R7SujSGzVo

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“We knew that Fulham are excellent on the ball. For the primary 55-60 minutes we pressed very well however then on the finish you’re at all times going to undergo. We needed to concede the territory somewhat bit, go extra compact and defend the field, and take care of the crosses.

“This win comes within the good second for us. Subsequent week we’ve one other of those video games in opposition to Crystal Palace, identical as Fulham they’re enjoying very properly so let’s get well properly and arrive in a great place.

“The standings have been actually shut in the previous couple of months so each result’s going to be key.”