Bournemouth ended their superb season on a high as they beat relegated Leicester 2-0 at the Vitality on Sunday.
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Antoine Semenyo scored twice in the second half as Andoni Iraola’s side finished ninth in the table on 56 points. Leicester finished 18th on 25 points.
Can Cherries keep this team together?
With Dean Huijsen sold to Real Madrid and the duo of Antoine Semenyo and Milos Kerkez interesting several big boys, can Bournemouth keep this team together this summer? It seems not. And that is a shame. Of course, they’ve made some brilliant recruitment moves to get those kind of players to Bournemouth in the first place and they can do it again. But clubs will now know they have big money to spend on replacements and that is the biggest issue for Bournemouth. There are always deals to be had (like the deal they did to sign Evanilson to replace Dominic Solanke) and they are a very attractive proposition should Andoni Iraola stay too. They’re clearly heading in the right direction and should challenge for Europe again next season but Bournemouth will obviously be keen to limit losing any more key players. Can they follow in the footsteps of Brighton and keep their brilliant recruitment model rolling?
Bournemouth vs Leicester player ratings (via FotMob.com)
Bournemouth vs Leicester score: 2-0
Semenyo 73', 88'
Semenyo again! — Bournemouth 2-0 Leicester
Game. Set. Match. What a goal.
This time Semenyo scores! — Bournemouth 1-0 Leicester
The Cherries are ahead and it’s only fitting that man Semenyo gets the goal. What a season he has had. Kluivert was involved too.
Semenyo goes close!
Bournemouth are well on top with Evanilson causing problems and Semenyo goes so close to an opener.
Quiet first half
Bournemouth were the better team with Evanilson causing problems and Leicester will be happy to go in level at the break.
Bournemouth lineup
Kepa; Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez; Adams, Brooks; Tavernier, Kluivert; Semenyo; Evanilson
Leicester lineup
Stolarczyk; Justin, Coady, Faes, Thomas; Soumare, Skipp; McAteer, Kristiansen, Ayew; Daka
Bournemouth team news, focus
The Cherries will look to end the season on a high and with Dean Huijsen already moving to Real Madrid, there is speculation that Milos Kerkez and Antoine Semenyo will also be moving on this summer. Bournemouth have been so much fun to watch under Andoni Iraola and even if they lose key players this summer you would back them to recruit well and push for a top 10 finish once again next season.
OUT: Luis Sinisterra (hamstring), Ryan Christie (groin), Enes Unal (knee), Dango Ouattara (groin), Lewis Cook (suspension) | QUESTIONABLE: Alex Scott (jaw)
Leicester team news, focus
The Foxes are unbeaten in their last three games, winning two of them, as their players are showing what they are capable of. It’s too little too late but if Leicester avoid a hefty points deduction next season they will be the favorites to bounce straight back to the Premier League. Sidenote: it will take many years to get used to watching them play without Jamie Vardy buzzing around up front.
OUT: Mads Hermansen (groin), Bobby De Cordova-Reid (muscular), Stephy Mavididi (muscular), Harry Winks (club discipline), Abdul Fatawu (knee - out for season)
Bournemouth vs Leicester prediction
This should be a fun game and the Cherries will go all-out to end the season with a flourish. Expect plenty of goals. Bournemouth 4-2 Leicester.
Bournemouth vs Leicester preview
Andoni Iraola’s side have set a new club-high for points in a single Premier League season, but they’ve struggled massively in recent months with just three wins from their last 14 games. They lost 3-1 at Manchester City on Tuesday to end their slim hopes of qualifying for Europe and that’s a real shame as at one point they were in the conversation for Champions League qualification. Still, it has been a fabulous season for the south coast club and now all of the focus is on keeping as many of their star players as they can this summer.
Leicester beat Ipswich 2-0 last weekend as Jamie Vardy signed off with his 200th goal for the club in his 500th and final appearance. Vardy will not play in this game as he chose for his final game for Leicester to come at home. What a send-off the Leicester legend received. The Foxes were relegated several weeks ago, and there are plenty of question marks lingering around next season. Manager Ruud van Nistelrooy seems unlikely to stick around, while there is also the possibility of being handed a points deduction for the 2025-26 season as this week it was announced they will face an independent commission for alleged breaches of financial rules.
How to watch Bournemouth vs Leicester live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 11am ET Sunday (May 25)
Venue: Vitality Stadium — Bournemouth
TV Channel: Peacock
Streaming: Stream live on Peacock
