"Unbeaten in the league since their Friday night opener at Anfield, Bournemouth's early momentum has been stalled by consecutive draws: at home to Newcastle and at Leeds last week. Fulham visit the Vitality on Friday, offering Andoni Iraola's side a presentable chance of recapturing winning ways and going second in the table. After a turbulent summer, Iraola has sought consistency in his team selection."
"Bournemouth have also maintained defensive stability, conceding just once in four games between the trips to Liverpool and Leeds. Marcos Senesi, often playing in an otherwise brand-new back five, has been key to the team's continuity. The centre-back earned praise from Iraola for his defensive work and threat at attacking set-pieces as evidenced by his headed assist for Eli Junior Kroupi's equaliser at Elland Road."
"Three of the six league goals Daniel Farke's side have scored since returning to the top tier have derived from set pieces and they could do with further examples or at least an example arriving at Tottenham's expense at Elland Road on Saturday. Farke has deployed Sean Longstaff as his principal corner taker and, so far, the former Newcastle midfielder is proving highly adept and crucially consistent at the art."
Bournemouth remain unbeaten since their opening loss at Anfield but have been held to draws by Newcastle and Leeds, stalling early momentum. Fulham will visit the Vitality, giving Bournemouth an opportunity to regain winning form and move up the table. Andoni Iraola has prioritized consistent team selection, restoring regular starters and earning a late leveller at Leeds. Defensive solidity has been notable, with Marcos Senesi providing continuity and a threat from attacking set-pieces through a headed assist. Leeds have relied on set plays for goals, with Sean Longstaff taking corners and Anton Stach posing a target; Farke wants to rekindle Longstaff's late runs into the box.
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