Dominic Solanke, in top form, found the net once again, securing a 3-0 win for Bournemouth against Fulham and stretching their unbeaten run in the Premier League to seven matches.
Justin Kluivert opened the scoring just before half-time, courtesy of a dynamic run from the impressive Alex Scott.
Solanke, who has been in sensational form, added to the lead with a 62nd-minute penalty, marking his eighth goal in the last seven league games and his 12th overall this season.
Bournemouth’s strong performance during the festive fixture continued their undefeated streak since November 4, earning them 22 points from the previous 27 available.
This impressive run has propelled Andoni Iraola’s side from 19th to 10th in the table in just eight weeks.
Fulham, arriving on the south coast after two consecutive defeats, struggled to challenge the hosts, and their woes deepened when substitute Luis Sinisterra delivered a stunning strike from the edge of the area in stoppage time, sealing the 3-0 victory for Bournemouth.
In an unexpected turn, goalkeeper Bernd Leno faced scrutiny as he gently pushed a Bournemouth ball boy for delaying the return of the ball for a goal-kick.
Despite a quick apology at the next break in play, Leno was met with boos from the home fans for the remainder of the match. Fulham, in the midst of this defeat, holds the 13th position in the standings.
