TYLER ADAMS WONDERGOAL WASTED: BOURNEMOUTH LOSES LEAD IN MELTDOWN
A Tyler Adams wonder goal wasn't enough as Bournemouth blew a 2-0 lead, losing 3-2 to Sunderland. A Brian Brobbey header completed the Black Cats' stunning comeback.
The Cherries let a two-goal lead slip away, losing to Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Bournemouth came out strong. Amine Adli scored early, just seven minutes in. Then, Tyler Adams surprised everyone with a goal from near midfield after 15 minutes.
But Sunderland fought back. Enzo Le Fee scored a penalty before halftime after Alex Scott's foul. Right after the break, Bertrand Traore tied the game.
Sunderland finished their comeback in the 69th minute. Brian Brobbey headed in a corner to put them ahead.
Things got worse for Bournemouth when Lewis Cook was ejected late in the game. They couldn't score, sealing their loss.
Coach Andoni Iraola made three changes from the West Ham game.
Antoine Semenyo, Adli, and Adam Smith started, while Junior Kroupi, David Brooks, and Lewis Cook were on the bench.
Bournemouth attacked early, with Semenyo passing to Marcus Tavernier, but his shot was blocked.
Chemsoine Talbi had a couple of chances for Sunderland, but one was blocked by Bafode Diakite, and the other went wide.
Bournemouth scored first after seven minutes.
Semenyo took advantage of Nordi Mukiele's slip and crossed to Evanilson. The goalie, Robin Roefs, saved Evanilson's shot onto the post, but Adli put the rebound in.
Eight minutes later, Adams scored. After Sunderland messed up a corner, Adams got the ball in Bournemouth's half.
Seeing Roefs off his line, he shot from near midfield, lobbing the goalie.
Djordje Petrovic saved a corner, and then Evanilson and Adrien Truffert had shots blocked.
Petrovic then saved a shot from Wilson Isidor.
But Petrovic couldn't stop Le Fee's penalty.
Alex Scott's foul on Renildo Mandava led to the penalty, and Le Fee scored.
Petrovic saved a shot from Bertrand Traore, and then Scott shot high.
Semenyo created opportunities on the left, passing to Tavernier, whose shot was deflected.
The home fans didn't like Scott. A scuffle involving him added seven minutes to the half.
Le Fee and Scott both missed shots as the first half ended with Bournemouth ahead.
Cook replaced Scott at halftime, but the second half started poorly for Bournemouth.
A free kick led to Traore tying the game with a shot past Petrovic.
Bournemouth almost answered immediately, but Evanilson was offside.
Bournemouth had more of the ball after the tie but couldn't create chances.
Semenyo missed a shot, and then Petrovic and Senesi stopped Brobbey.
Sunderland then took the lead with a Brobbey header from a Le Fee corner.
Brooks and Justin Kluivert replaced Adams and Adli, and Brooks set up Semenyo. But Semenyo missed the shot.
Enes Unal and Kroupi then replaced Smith and Evanilson.
Unal's free kick went just wide.
Bournemouth couldn't find the final pass as Sunderland defended deep.
Senesi and Brooks were booked and will miss the next game. Cook then got a red card for an elbow on Noah Sadiki.
Bournemouth had a couple of late throws but lost the game.
HOW JAMES MADDISON’S INDIVIDUAL TRAINING SIGNALS A SHOCK SEASON RETURN
James Maddison returns to individual training as Igor Tudor prepares Tottenham for a vital relegation battle with Forest.
Ahead of Tottenham’s match against Nottingham Forest, manager Igor Tudor gave an update on when James Maddison might return from injury. It’s a crucial moment for Spurs as they prepare to host Forest in what could be the defining 90 minutes of Tudor’s time at the club and quite possibly a key fixture that will shape the season for both teams.
Currently separated by just one point, Tottenham and Forest are locked in a battle against relegation. A win would push Spurs four points clear of the drop zone, while a loss might drag them into the bottom three. The stakes couldn’t be clearer.
Tudor’s side heads into this game with renewed energy, surprisingly positive given the mood just two weeks ago. The draw at Anfield broke a six-game losing streak, and their recent 3-2 victory over Atlético Madrid, though not enough to overturn the aggregate score, brought back a sense of belief. Young players like Xavi Simons and Archie Gray impressed, while Mathys Tel kept the opposition on their toes. The atmosphere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was electric in a way fans haven’t felt for months. While the Champions League hopes are dashed, that performance has injected valuable momentum into Spurs’ survival fight.
There’s also some hopeful news on the injury front. Dominic Solanke, who missed the Atlético leg with a hip issue, might be available. His physical presence adds a different dimension to Tottenham’s attack, which Tudor will surely be glad to have.
But the most promising update came from Tudor’s comments about Maddison. The creative midfielder, sidelined since August after rupturing his ACL in a preseason friendly, has begun some individual training, spotted alongside Palhinha. Recoveries from ACL injuries are never straightforward, and the team won’t rush him back. With only seven league games left after Sunday, there’s a narrow window for his return. Still, even the possibility of Maddison getting back on the pitch—someone who can change a game with a moment of skill or a precise pass—offers a much-needed morale boost.
For now, though, the focus remains firmly on Forest.
WHY BORUSSIA DORTMUND EXPECT JADON SANCHO TO SIGN FOR FREE
Unai Emery praises Jadon Sancho despite poor stats, while Dortmund free up £21m in wages to lure him back to Germany.
Borussia Dortmund really want Jadon Sancho back, and they’re hoping to get him for free from Manchester United. Sancho’s contract runs out this summer, and honestly, no one expects United to offer him a new one.
Right now, Sancho’s on loan at Aston Villa. It’s his third spell away from Old Trafford since United signed him for £73 million in 2021. His move to Villa was just a loan with no option to buy.
Villa’s manager, Unai Emery, has hinted he might keep Sancho, but Dortmund aren’t sitting around. The Times says Dortmund didn’t chase wingers last summer because Nico Kovac liked the 3-4-2-1 formation, but now the boss has changed his mind and wants Sancho back.
If Sancho comes back, he'll need to take a hefty pay cut from his £300,000-a-week salary. Still, Dortmund’s where he made his name after moving from Manchester City in 2017.
Dortmund have room in the budget this summer; they let the contracts of Julian Brandt, Niklas Süle, and Salih Özcan run out. That saves them about £21 million a year, and they’re optimistic they can lure Sancho, who’s allowed to strike pre-contract deals with foreign clubs.
Sancho actually spent half of the 2024 season back at Dortmund after Erik ten Hag froze him out at United. He helped them reach the Champions League final, but nothing permanent came of it.
Something similar happened during his loan to Chelsea last season. The club even paid a £5 million penalty just to avoid having to sign him outright. Villa picked him up right at the transfer deadline in September, but, once again, he’s struggled.
So far, Sancho’s got one goal and one assist in 29 games across all competitions. Still, Emery thinks there’s more to come.
When asked in February about signing Sancho for good, Emery said, “Not yet, but he’s a fantastic player. Hopefully, he can help us by improving within our system, like he is doing.
“He’ll need a new contract; maybe it’s here. If he plays his best football, we’ll want him. But other teams will be interested, too.”
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