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There has been plenty of 'hard and detailed' work put in by Bournemouth to improve their defence since they were beaten 5-1 by Chelsea, and they have recorded four consecutive clean sheets in the games since that defeat.

The Cherries will not get any more tickets for their trip to Sparta Praha as their hosts expect the game to sell out.

The Cherries will not get any more tickets for their trip to Sparta Praha as their hosts expect the game to sell out.

AFC BOURNEMOUTH secured a comfortable victory over South West Women's Western Division side Feniton FC, to progress to the second round of the FA Cup.

WIMBORNE Town won at Wordsworth Drive for the first time in their Southern League era with a convincing 4-1 display against Taunton Town in the FA Trophy.

POOLE Town’s seven game winning run came to an end at the hands of lower league opposition Didcot Town in a 2-1 defeat.

Marcus Tavernier 'scores goals', Marco Rose said, as the Englishman scored his fifth of the season to move joint-third on the top-scorer charts for the campaign so far.

Rayan is 'in good shape' after his early-season struggles, Marco Rose said.

The Cherries did exactly what was needed to control and dominate the game on the way to their 3-0 victory over out-of-form Manchester United at Old Trafford.

The Cherries have seen food and beverage sales rise by more than 40 per cent this season following the introduction of Vitality Stadium’s new perimeter fence, with the club planning further upgrades to enhance the matchday experience.

MARCO Rose praised the 'relentless' Evanilson as the striker scored his fourth goal in five games to help the Cherries to a dominant 3-0 win over Manchester United.

The Cherries were 'ready' for the Manchester United game as they sought to focus on playing their game and took no notice of the noise surrounding their hosts and Marco Rose's opposite number Michael Carrick, the Bournemouth boss said.

The Cherries continued their excellent recent record at Old Trafford with a thumping 3-0 win over Manchester United.

Updates as AFC Bournemouth visit Manchester United in the Premier League.

The Cherries are heading in the right direction but must be careful not to become too comfortable after three wins on the bounce, Marco Rose said.

Marco Rose is hoping his Cherries squad show him what it takes to get a result at Old Trafford this weekend.