Bournemouth are continuing to blaze a trail, even in the depths of midwinter. A club record eighth consecutive Premier League match unbeaten also added three more points to their unprecedented tally to this point and all delivered by David Brooks, the cultured forward who retains the heartfelt affection of the Bournemouth support and scored a banger after coming on as substitute.
Nearly three years after receiving the all clear following treatment for Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Brooks remains a bit-part player for the Cherries, but one still trusted by Andoni Iraola to deliver. The Welshman duly did so in the 77th minute, crashing home a cross at the back post to decide a contest of few clear opportunities.
