Bournemouth Vs Sunderland: team news, lineups and Mayenda’s early strike
bournemouth vs sunderland kicked off as an early fixture with fresh team news, full starting XIs and a quick Sunderland opener. The match arrives amid a cluster of scheduled Premier League coverage, with match-day programming under way from 14: 30 GMT and other fixtures set at 15: 00 GMT and 17: 30 GMT.
Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth XI: two changes and Kroupi leading the line
Andoni Iraola made two changes from last weekend, dropping Evanilson and Amine Adli to the bench and promoting David Brooks and Marcus Tavernier into the starting line-up. Marcus Tavernier's inclusion marks his first league start since mid-January. As a result of Evanilson's demotion, Eli Junior Kroupi is playing up front.
Bournemouth XI named: Petrovic, Jimenez, Hill, Senesi, Truffert, Scott, Adams, Brooks, Rayan, Kroupi, Tavernier. Subs listed: Mandas, Evanilson, Christie, Smith, Diakite, Adli, Unal, Toth, Milosavljevic.
Regis Le Bris alters Sunderland side; Xhaka back after six weeks
Regis Le Bris made four changes following Sunderland's 3-1 home defeat by Fulham. Three of those changes were enforced because of injuries to Nordi Mukiele, Brian Brobbey and Jocelin Ta Bi. Granit Xhaka returned to the starting line-up for the first time in six weeks, while Lutsharel Geertruida, Eliezer Malenda and Chemsdine Talbi were handed recalls.
Sunderland XI named: Roefs, Geertruida, Ballard, Alderete, Hume, Sadiki, Xhaka, Le Fee, Diarra, Mayenda, Talbi. Subs listed: Ellborg, Angulo, Rigg, O’Nien, Isidor, Traore, Aleksic, H Jones, J Jones.
Mayenda taps Sunderland into an early lead as actions open in the match
Sunderland took an early lead at Bournemouth when Mayenda tapped the ball in to put his side ahead. Bournemouth threatened moments later when Marcos Senesi chipped a pass in behind for Junior Kroupi, but Sunderland keeper Robin Roefs caught the effort, preventing what would have been a significant response.
The contest has seen Sunderland successfully breaking the game down and frustrating Bournemouth, while Bournemouth have pushed in possession and tested Sunderland's defence with a number of forward moves.
VAR intervention and the clash between Tyler Adams and Granit Xhaka
Mark Chapman said he had seen Tyler Adams mouth to a Sunderland player: "I was fouled. " VAR initially agreed with the referee that Tyler Adams caught Granit Xhaka on the ankle but that the challenge was not red-card worthy. VAR was subsequently having a look at the possibility of upgrading the decision. Granit Xhaka, who had only just recovered from an ankle injury, was down on the turf rolling and clutching his ankle after the coming together with Tyler Adams.
Earlier play also featured Enzo Le Fee, whose footwork allowed him to wriggle out of trouble before an overhit pass intended for Chemsdine Talbi, and James Tavernier, whose cross on the stretch could not find a team-mate after a long crossfield ball.
Captaincy, sideline worries and wider match-day timings
Marcus Tavernier was given the captain's armband after David Brooks' departure from the pitch; Tavernier was visibly angry after a free-kick decision and had a long chat with referee Jarred Gillett. In the stands, injured Lewis Cook was spotted watching the match and biting his fingernails.
Match-day coverage notes referenced programming with Final Score under way from 14: 30 GMT, three games scheduled at 15: 00 GMT including Liverpool v West Ham, and Leeds facing second-placed Man City at 17: 30 GMT. Commentary on the day included former Leeds striker Lucy Ward alongside presenting duties by Mark Chapman.
