Tavernier’s deflection and Toti’s red card leave Wolves undone as Bournemouth get going
Bournemouth claimed their first Premier League win of the season with a composed 1-0 victory over 10-man Wolves at the Vitality Stadium, decided by Marcus Tavernier’s fourth-minute strike that took a heavy deflection before bouncing in off the underside of the crossbar. The Cherries were sharper and surer from the outset, their press setting the tone and their wide players repeatedly asking questions.
Wolves showed more life after Toti Gomes was dismissed early in the second half for pushing Evanilson as the last man, but Iraola’s side managed the advantage with assurance. Jose Sa denied Tyler Adams from distance to keep the visitors within reach, though clear chances were scarce at either end as Bournemouth saw out a deserved three points and Wolves suffered a second successive defeat.
Press and purpose: Bournemouth cash in on the fast start