Antoine Semenyo scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner in his final Bournemouth appearance, condemning Tottenham to a 3-2 defeat at the Vitality Stadium. The Ghana winger, who is set to join Manchester City in a £65m deal this week, celebrated his 26th birthday with an injury-time strike that ended Bournemouth's 12-game winless run.
Mathys Tel had given Spurs an early lead, but goals from Evanilson and Junior Kroupi put the Cherries ahead before half-time. Tottenham looked to have salvaged a point when Palhinha scored an overhead kick from a corner in the 78th minute, but Semenyo had the final word, firing home from David Brooks' pass to secure a double over Spurs this season.
The defeat piles more pressure on Tottenham manager Thomas Frank, whose side have now won only two of their last 12 Premier League games. Spurs made five changes from the team that drew at home on Sunday, but their early promise faded as Bournemouth fought back. Lucas Bergvall was substituted with an injury, adding to Tottenham's growing list of absentees.
Spurs players wore black armbands in memory of former striker Martin Chivers, but the current side lacked his quality. With the January transfer window open, the north London club are in urgent need of reinforcements, particularly up front.
