Bournemouth missed the chance to move into the top four after a dramatic 2–2 draw with West Ham at the Vitality Stadium. The visitors raced into a two-goal lead through Callum Wilson, who struck twice against his former club with sharp finishes after strong hold-up play.
The second half belonged entirely to Bournemouth. A Marcus Tavernier penalty gave them hope before substitute Enes Unal rescued a point with an immediate impact to complete the comeback. Bournemouth piled on relentless pressure, but a superb performance from goalkeeper Alphonse Areola kept West Ham level.
West Ham struggled after Wilson was substituted early in the second half, leaving them without an attacking outlet and pinned deep inside their own half. While Areola’s heroics prevented a Bournemouth winner, the visitors were left frustrated after letting a valuable away victory slip.
For Bournemouth, the draw was seen as a missed opportunity, with manager Andoni Iraola calling it “a bad point” given the dominance his side showed. For West Ham, the result lifts them out of the relegation zone, but their away form remains a concern.
Enes Unal’s goal marked a significant personal moment, coming after a long recovery from a second ACL injury, and his return was widely celebrated by teammates and staff.
