Chykwueze impact not enough as Semenyo outshines Super Eagles trio to send Bournemouth above Arsenal

Bournemouth climbed to second in the Premier League after a thrilling 3-1 win over a Fulham side featuring three Nigerians.

Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey started for the Cottagers, while Samuel Chukwueze was a second-half substitute as Marco Silva's men tried and failed to stop Bournemouth from running away with the win.

Bournemouth, enjoying their best-ever start to a Premier League campaign, were the sharper side early on, forcing Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno into smart saves.

The second half saw Bournemouth maintain their first-half momentum, but despite the sustained pressure, it was Fulham who broke the deadlock in the 70th minute when Chukwueze’s inch-perfect pass released Ryan Sessegnon, who produced a fine finish.

The lead was short-lived. Bournemouth responded immediately as Antoine Semenyo powered a swift leveller through Leno’s legs.

Just three minutes later, the comeback was complete when substitute Justin Kluivert unleashed a spectacular, 25-yard strike into the top corner.

Semenyo then sealed a memorable night for the Cherries, adding his second goal in the final minute of stoppage time to secure a decisive 3-1 victory.

Semenyo then sealed a memorable night for the Cherries, adding his second goal in the final minute of stoppage time to secure a decisive 3-1 victory.