Rudderless Leeds beaten again as Bournemouth push towards safetyBy George Sessions, PALeeds’ relegation fears increased after Jefferson Lerma’s double helped Bournemouth virtually secure their own safety with a vital 4-1 home win. It all but confirms Bournemouth will be a Premier League club next season and continues Gary O’Neil’s excellent debut campaign in the managerial hotseat. Leeds and Gracia, having declared this a must-win fixture, were shell-shocked but a lifeline was provided eight minutes later. Luke Ayling brought a action-packed first half to an end by blazing over from a tight angle and Leeds continued to push for a leveller after the break. Bournemouth boss O’Neil had seen enough and made a double substitution just past the hour mark before just like in the first half Leeds were hit with a sucker-punch.

Source: Irish Independent April 30, 2023 18:56 UTC