Unal completes stirring Bournemouth fightback as West Ham squander a two-goal lead
Bournemouth produced a rousing second-half comeback to rescue a 2-2 draw against West Ham United, with substitute Enes Ünal striking late to deny Nuno Espírito Santo a first away win as Hammers head coach. Callum Wilson had earlier marked his return to the Vitality Stadium with a ruthless first-half brace against his former club, but Marcus Tavernier's penalty and Ünal's emotional equaliser ensured the points were shared on a wild, rain-soaked afternoon on the south coast.
The Cherries, depleted in attack and yet again formidable at home, generated 4.08 expected goals and could easily have snatched victory as West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola produced a string of outstanding saves and Tavernier blazed a glorious late chance over. Bournemouth stay unbeaten at the Vitality Stadium this season and sit seventh with 19 points from 12 games, while West Ham climb to 17th, edging out of the relegation zone on goal difference but left to rue letting a 2-0 half-time lead slip.
Wilson haunts former home as ruthless West Ham punish profligate Cherries