Bournemouth star Ben Pearson has completed his objective of returning to the Premier League seven years on from leaving Manchester United.
Oldham-born Pearson was a hot prospect in United's academy in the early 2010s and was named the Young Player of the Year for the 2012/13 season. Also highly thought of by England as he captained the Under-18s side, the United fan looked ready to go on and enjoy a long career at Old Trafford.
However, the combative midfielder was never able to break into the first team and after spending 18-months on loan at Barnsley he forced his way out of the club he'd spent the last 12 years at to join Preston North End. He became a fan favourite during his five years at Deepdale but moved to Bournemouth in the summer in order to fulfil his ambition of returning to the top tier.
