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Wirtz criticism unjustified, says Nagelsmann

Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has leapt to the defence of Florian Wirtz, insisting that the heavy criticism aimed at the attacker following his move to Liverpool has been unfair. The young playmaker has struggled to consistently find his best form since arriving at Anfield, leading to questions over his adaptation to the Premier League.

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Merson hails 'outstanding' Arsenal ace after Leverkusen win

Paul Merson has singled out Declan Rice for special praise following Arsenal's clinical 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen at the Emirates Stadium. The win secured the Gunners' progression to the Champions League quarter-finals with a 3-1 aggregate scoreline, keeping their hopes of a historic quadruple alive.

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Arteta lavishes praise on Arsenal star after win over Leverkusen

Arsenal secured their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a statement victory over Bayer Leverkusen, but it was the heroics of David Raya that left Mikel Arteta in awe. While goals from Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice provided the spark at one end, the Spanish goalkeeper's late brilliance ensured the Gunners march on with confidence.

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Arteta hails 'magical' Eze after Arsenal win

Mikel Arteta was left beaming after Arsenal secured their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a clinical 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen, giving them a 3-1 aggregate win. The Gunners boss reserved special praise for summer signing Eberechi Eze, whose breakthrough goal paved the way for a dominant European display at the Emirates Stadium.

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📽️ | Eze screamer puts Arsenal ahead of Leverkusen

Arsenal have taken a significant step toward the Champions League quarter-finals thanks to a moment of pure inspiration from Eberechi Eze. The England international broke the deadlock at the Emirates Stadium with a goal of the season contender to leave Bayer Leverkusen reeling.

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Jackson learns length of Bundesliga ban for brutal challenge in Leverkusen draw

Bayern Munich striker Nicolas Jackson has been hit with a two-match suspension following his dismissal in the weekend's high-tension draw against Bayer Leverkusen. The Senegalese forward was sent off after a VAR review upgraded his initial booking for a dangerous stamp at the BayArena. With the German Football Association (DFB) confirming the punishment, Vincent Kompany faces a selection headache for Bayern's upcoming domestic fixtures.

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Bayern appeal for Diaz red card rejected

Bayern Munich have failed in their attempt to overturn Luis Diaz's controversial red card, despite the match referee admitting he made a mistake. The Colombian winger was sent off for a perceived dive during Saturday's draw with Bayer Leverkusen. Although replays showed clear contact, the DFB sports court ruled that the one-match suspension must stand, deepening Bayern's squad crisis.

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Kompany rages at Diaz red card in Bayern draw

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany could not hide his frustration after seeing Luis Diaz dismissed in the closing stages of a pulsating encounter against Bayer Leverkusen. Diaz, who had earlier netted the equaliser for the visitors, was shown a second yellow card for an alleged dive after a challenge from Leverkusen goalkeeper Janis Blaswich.

Frequently asked questions

Bournemouth were formed from the remains of a local club called Boscombe St. John's Institute Football Club and was renamed to Boscombe F.C. in 1899. More than 20 years later, the club changed its name to Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic Football Club, before renaming themselves to AFC Bournemouth in 1971. Fun fact: the 'AFC' in AFC Bournemouth is not an abbreviation, it's just a part of the name.

American businessman Bill Foley, in a partnership with Cannae Holdings Inc, completed the total takeover of Bournemouth in December 2022. Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan and Kosmos Founder Nullah Sarker lead the minority ownership group.

Bournemouth's stadium is the Dean Court, commonly known as Vitality Stadium for sponsorship reasons. Bournemouth have been playing their games at this venue since December 1910.

Vitality Stadium has a capacity of 11,307, making it the second-smallest ground in Premier League history in terms of capacity, behind Luton Town's Kenilworth Road.

Bournemouth have not won a single major trophy yet.

Bournemouth have not won any Premier League / first division titles throughout their history. However, they bagged 48 points in the 2023-24 campaign, their best-ever tally.

Cherries legend Steve Fletcher, who spent 19 years of his 24-year playing career at Bournemouth, is the club's record-appearance maker. Fletcher, a forward by trade, made 728 appearances for the club and scored 121 goals.

Ron Eyre scored 229 goals in 378 games for Bournemouth between 1924 and 1933, making him the club's all-time top scorer.

Dominic Solanke, Aaron Ramsdale, Callum Wilson, Nathan Ake, Jermain Defoe, Eddie Howe, and Gavin Peacock are some of the most famous players to have played for Bournemouth. The club even managed to sign George Best at one point!

Harry Redknapp, Sean O'Driscoll, and Eddie Howe are among Bournemouth's most prominent managers ever.

Bournemouth are nicknamed The Cherries. While there's some debate regarding the origins of the nickname, it is widely believed that it is based on the cherry-red striped jerseys that the team plays in. Secondly, it is also believed that the nickname is derived from the cherry orchards in the Cooper-Dean Estate, located right next to Dean Court.