Everton secured their second consecutive 1-0 away victory, this time triumphing over Bournemouth. Jack Grealish netted the sole goal of the match in the 78th minute. David Moyes' side demonstrated that their heavy defeat to Newcastle was an anomaly, and with today's success, they now sit tenth in the league table. Meanwhile, the Cherries recorded their fourth loss in their last five outings.
The encounter at the Vitality Stadium offered little in terms of quality, with goal-scoring opportunities being exceptionally rare. Midway through the first half, Antoine Semenyo unleashed a powerful shot that was parried by Pickford. At the other end, Alex Scott came perilously close to an own goal, deflecting a corner kick onto the post.
In the 78th minute, Bournemouth lost possession in midfield. The ball found Grealish, who drove into the penalty area and fired a shot. A deflection off Diakite left Petrovic with no chance, sending the visiting fans into celebration.