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Leicester City secured their first Premier League victory of the season with a 1-0 win over Bournemouth, courtesy of Facundo Buonanotte’s first-half strike. The Brighton loanee’s second goal of the campaign lifted the Foxes to 15th place as they brace for a crucial set of fixtures against Southampton, Nottingham Forest, and Ipswich.
The Foxes took the lead in the 16th minute, following a well-worked build-up between Jamie Vardy and James Justin. Buonanotte cut in from the right, breezed past Marcos Senesi, and blasted the ball high into the net from 10 yards out. Leicester had a penalty appeal turned down when Stephy Mavididi’s cross hit Illia Zabarnyi’s arm, but they continued to press.
Vardy missed a chance to double the lead before the break, allowing Bournemouth to remain in contention. The visitors, buoyed by their recent win over Southampton, dominated the second half but failed to convert their chances. Zabarnyi’s header hit the post, and Lewis Cook’s free-kick was disallowed for offside.
Despite Bournemouth’s pressure, which included Dango Ouattara hitting the woodwork twice, Leicester held firm to claim the much-needed three points.
Key Moments:
- Buonanotte’s 16th-minute winner: The Argentine forward’s goal calmed Leicester’s nerves and provided the cushion they needed to secure their first lead at home this season.
- Bournemouth’s second-half dominance: Zabarnyi and Ouattara both came close, but defensive resilience and good goalkeeping from Mads Hermansen preserved Leicester’s clean sheet.
- Cook’s disallowed free-kick: Evanilson was deemed offside in a crucial moment that could have changed the game for Bournemouth.
Analysis:
Leicester showed resilience to protect their slim lead and will be relieved to have finally gotten their first Premier League win under manager Steve Cooper. Their upcoming fixtures provide an opportunity to build momentum and climb further away from the relegation zone.
For Bournemouth, their inability to capitalize on second-half chances was costly. Striker Evanilson, who had shown promise with his first goal for the club earlier in the week, struggled to influence the game and will need time to adjust after his £40.2m move from Porto. The Cherries remain in search of consistency as they fight to stay above the relegation zone.
