Bournemouth are continuing to blaze a trail, even in the depths of midwinter. A club record eighth consecutive Premier League match unbeaten also added three more points to their unprecedented tally to this point. It was all delivered too by David Brooks, the cultured forward who retains the heartfelt affection of the Bournemouth support and scored a banger after coming on as substitute to beat Everton.
Nearly three years after getting the all clear following treatment for Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Brooks remains a bit part player for the Cherries, but one is still trusted by Andoni Iraola to deliver. And the Welshman duly did so in the 77th minute, crashing home a cross to decide a match whose style may have been anathema to Ange Postecoglou, but with a tactical rigour that could offer inspiration to leakier rivals.
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