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"425 - Evanilson: How "Defender's Nightmare" Helped Bournemouth See Off Sunderland" is an episode of Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth Podcast. Runtime 30 min. Published October 19, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
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Bournemouth are back to winning ways, and Evanilson was sensational as the Cherries beat Sunderland 2-0 at Dean Court to secure Marco Rose's FIRST Premier League win!
After a difficult start to the season, Bournemouth have delivered two wins and two clean sheets in what has been a huge week for the club. Is this the springboard Marco Rose needs, and could the Cherries finally be turning a corner?
Sam and Tom are back to break down an impressive afternoon at Dean Court, with plenty to discuss after a dominant performance against the Black Cats.
In this podcast:
⚽ Evanilson runs the show! A goal, an assist and a relentless performance from a striker who gave Sunderland's defence nightmares. Is he becoming one of the most underrated offensive players in the Premier League?
🍒 Marco Rose gets his first Premier League win! What does this result mean for the new manager, and are we starting to see his ideas take shape?
📊 29 shots and a dominant display! Bournemouth created chance after chance, recorded their highest Premier League expected goals under Rose and kept another clean sheet. Should the scoreline have been even bigger?
🎯 Tavernier's impressive form – four Premier League goals this season and a brilliant understanding with Evanilson. Could this partnership become crucial for the Cherries?
💪 Plus, Lewis Cook delivers a standout performances, and a landmark appearance for Adam Smith and another encouraging defensive display.
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