Bournemouth fly out of the traps to end losing run

A BLISTERING start by Bournemouth saw them end their fourgame Premier League losing streak with a 2-1 win over Huddersfield at the Vitality Stadium.

The Cherries had lost to Newcastle, Manchester United, Arsenal and Manchester City in recent weeks, but goals in the opening 22 minutes from Callum Wilson and Ryan Fraser got them back on track.

They did have to battle for the three points after that, though, as the Terriers made a game of it through Terence Kongolo’s header shortly before the break.

After their recent run of form, going in front in the fifth minute would have been just what Cherries boss Eddie Howe ordered.

They were grateful to some poor defending from a free-kick as Huddersfield tried to play the offside, but Matias Jorgenson did not get the memo, keeping Wilson on and the England international netted with a free header.

The second did not take long to come, as Philip Billing was dispossessed, Josh King set Wilson free and the striker laid it on a plate for Fraser to roll home in the 22nd minute.

Huddersfield began to mount a recovery and only a trio of impressive saves from Asmir Begovic kept the score at 2-0.

Begovic was helpless to the goal which got Huddersfield back into it eight minutes before the break, though.

Aaron Mooy’s cross was headed on by Christopher Schindler and Kongolo sent a looping header into the corner.

The Terriers pushed on in the second half but an equaliser proved beyond them.