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We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League draw between West Ham and Bournemouth.

Here are some of your comments:

West Ham fans

Robert: There's progress under Potter but the style of play has been similar under three coaches which suggest perhaps we have the wrong mix of players. We certainly need more pace and creativity in the team. Niclas Fullkrug's run of games now should help us score more goals.

Stephen: Graham Potter got his starting XI wrong. In the second half with the introduction of Fullkrug, the game changed in our favour as it gave Lucas Paqueta and Jarrod Bowen more opportunities. Probably a fair result but still a frustrating team to watch.

Mik: It's disturbing that we need an entire half before we can get into a game. It's nothing new as it happened under David Moyes and Julen Lopetegui as well, but Graham Potter has to get his side on it from the start. Bournemouth were quicker and better from the start. This must change.

Bournemouth fans

Stu: Lacking the energy and drive we had at the start of the season. Too many misplaced passes and missing that sparkle. A draw away isn't all that bad but a month or so ago we'd be winning games like this. I think European football is a step too far this season but plenty to build on for 2025-26.

Andrew: Fell asleep for a spell in the second half which gave West Ham the impetus. Fortunately we squared things, which set up a fun final 10 minutes where tactics and formula football went out the window for both sides.

Matthew: Fine margins. Clearly the better side on the day, but only one stat counts. It will either click for the Cherries soon, or we look to regroup and strengthen for 2025-26.

Bournemouth will demand £40m for Hungary left-back Milos Kerkez, 21, who is on Liverpool's radar. (Mirror), external

Meanwhile, the Cherries and Brighton are keeping an eye on 18-year-old Bristol Rovers midfielder Kofi Shaw. (Mail), external

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Only a few weeks ago, Bournemouth were firmly on course to secure European football for the first time in their history.

They were fifth in the Premier League having beaten Southampton 3-1 in February, but following the 2-2 draw at West Ham on Saturday, they now have an uphill task to make it to Europe next season.

Andoni Iraola's side are now without a win in six league games, losing four of those and are now six points behind fifth-placed Manchester City and five behind Newcastle, who are seventh and have two games in hand.

They have conceded twice in each of their past five league outings while also lacked the firepower up front, with 12-goal top scorer Justin Kluivert once again out injured for the trip to London.

However, Evanilson's purple patch in attack will give them some hope as they look to make a strong finish to the season.

The Brazilian has struck in three straight league games and has six goals in as many matches across all competitions.

In their remaining games in April, they will face Fulham and Crystal Palace, two sides who also have European ambitions, before hosting Manchester United on 27 April.

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Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has speaking to BBC Match of the Day about the draw: "I think you have to value one point here, but you probably value it more when you don't deserve it. I think we were the team with more chances. I don't think it's a good point because we were closer than them to winning it.

"Evanilson is helping us all season. He broke his foot and had to rest a little bit, but he is finishing very strong at the end of the season. We are scoring lots of goals but the reason why we aren't winning is from the other side.

"We really should not concede two goals in this game. It's not a game where you should be conceding two goals. We conceded from two crosses. From very little, we concede two goals and it cost us a lot.

"We are not being effective. When you have the better chances, you are not feeling happy with a point. They had very little chances, but it's true that on the set plays we did not mark [Niclas] Fullkrug. The second goal is more merit for them, it is a great header.

"But it's very little to concede two goals and it's costing us a lot more. I'm not happy with a point."

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Bournemouth are without a win in their past six Premier League games (D2 L4), their longest run since February 2024 (7).

The Cherries have dropped seven points from winning positions in their past four Premier League games, as many as in their first 27 matches this season.

Evanilson has scored four goals in his past four Premier League appearances, having scored just one goal in his previous 10 appearances. Five of his past six goals in the competition have been scored in London (against Brentford, Fulham, Tottenham and West Ham).

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Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo has been speaking about the performance at London Stadium: "It's definitely frustrating. We came here with an objective to win. We dominated the game. It's just frustrating. We just have to pick ourselves up and go again.

"We are going through a sticky run, but one point is better than no point. We can build on that going into next week's game.

"We need to pick ourselves up as a team and keep going. We are still pushing [for European football]."

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Bournemouth are out of the FA Cup and have picked up only one point from their past five league games. They have had a good season, and beaten all the teams in the top five apart from Liverpool, but it is in danger of fizzling out.

That would be a shame, and not just for their players. Cherries boss Andoni Iraola could do with a strong finish to the campaign to ensure his reputation continues to grow.

It finished 1-1 when these two sides met at Vitality Stadium before Christmas and I am pretty sure the BBC readers will go for a draw this time too.

West Ham have struggled at home of late, losing three of their past four there, with their only win coming against Leicester.

Bournemouth's form doesn't suggest they will take the points either, but I am not sitting on the fence like I expect you lot will.

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Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game at West Ham (kick-off 15:00 BST).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• On Ryan Christie's groin injury: "Christie is going to be out tomorrow. His situation is worrying because he has been dealing with a lot of injuries since the beginning of the season. He wanted to push and even with pain, he wanted to play and he has played very well for us. But it's a situation that we have to analyse because I think it has arrived at a time where his body is telling him not to push too much."

• On if Christie will play again this season: "There is a situation where we might even decide for him to take his time, recover and be ready for next season. But it's something we have to analyse well."

• Speaking to BBC Radio Solent about Christie's importance to the squad, Iraola said: "We know how important he is. Even if he is not playing all the games at 100%, he gives us a very high level. But sometimes you cannot have players and you have to adapt, and we will have to think of other options."

• On Justin Kluivert: "Justin [Kluivert] is going to be difficult. I wouldn't say he is definitely out. We will see today if he can train with us and help us from the bench at least. It is tight."

• An update on the rest of the squad's availability: "The good news is we have [Julian] Araujo back in the squad. He is training well. He is good. We are recovering some of the defenders who have been out but now the issue is on the offensive side."

• On the midweek defeat by Ipswich: "Analysing the Ipswich game, the mistake was defensively. It's a game where you cannot concede two goals. They needed very little to score the goals and that is my biggest concern."

• On what needs to change to get a result against West Ham: "There are things that we need to improve. We now have to do the basics really well - defend well, don't make big mistakes, stay focused and grow from there. That's our focus at the moment."

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Bournemouth loanee Max Aarons says he is "loving" his time in Spain after moving to Valencia in January.

The 25-year-old has made two appearances since the move, both against Barcelona - the team he was close to joining five years ago.

"From a young age it was always a dream of mine to play in Spain," Aarons told BBC Radio 5 Live's Euro Leagues podcast.

"In 2020 it nearly happened with Barcelona. Ever since then, I've said it doesn't matter which team, as long as it's in La Liga I would love to be there and the opportunity happened in January.

"You do have to be a certain kind of character to do that, especially as an English player. It doesn't happen a lot and I can understand for some players why it wouldn't be the right thing.

"But, for some, especially myself, it's something you always want to do and if you're to do it you have to immerse yourself in the culture and be all in. You can't expect to come in and it be England - you have to jump in and be ready.

"Learning the language, trying the food - everything. It's an experience and I have to say I'm loving it."

Valencia's Mestalla stadium holds 49,000 compared to the Vitality Stadium's 11,000 capacity and Aarons is enjoying the change in setting.

"I knew the Mestalla stadium was incredible before coming here," he added. "One of my Bournemouth team-mates Justin Kluivert played here and told me 'you're going to be blown away'.

"The first game I couldn't believe it, it's crazy. It's no disrespect for where I came from in Bournemouth but going from there to here in January... you have to get used to the difference in the stadium and atmosphere."

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West Ham are unbeaten in their past seven Premier League games against Bournemouth, with each of the past three finishing 1-1.

Bournemouth have never kept a clean sheet in their seven Premier League away games against West Ham, but have avoided defeat in all four games in which they've found the net themselves (W2 D2).

The Cherries have picked up 23 away Premier League points in 2024-25, their most in a top-flight campaign, while their 30 goals are also their most on the road.

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We asked for your views on Ipswich's victory at Bournemouth on Wednesday. Here are some of your comments:

Bournemouth fans

Lee: A poor performance from the Cherries, the front-foot high press and attacking pressure has disappeared and we offered very little against an average but spirited Ipswich Town. Delap was the best player on the pitch by a mile.

Matthew: Running on empty currently. Key players missing and our frantic tempo is taking its toll. Not sure there is enough time to regroup for a European push. Top half and a best points total may have to suffice.

Tony: Baffling. A team of players who collectively and individually looked to be almost unbeatable six weeks ago suddenly seem to have lost their individual and collective mojos and appear to be exhausted.

Ipswich fans

Damien: Great team performance. Everyone worked hard for each other. Took our chances, which were limited - but two quality goals and a great defensive display earned us vital three points away from home.

Terry: Football is a results-based business and this was a badly needed result. Nothing more, nothing less. This gives us belief to beat Wolves next time out and perhaps give the most optimistic fans to shout about staying up.

James: Wasn't the prettiest of wins - but what a great win. Palmer and the back four were great. Cajuste was class again, going to miss him next season. Pity we didn't have Enciso from the start of the season. Well played, Town.

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Bournemouth suffered a fifth successive Premier League loss as struggling Ipswich Town held on to leave Vitality Stadium with three points and a 2-1 victory.

"It's a bad result for us, but we need to stay together and focus on the things we can improve," said boss Andoni Iraola. "We are in a bad period. They scored two goals with two shots on target, that was the worst part as we controlled the game."

Bournemouth have never played in European competition and a 3-1 win at Southampton in February had left Iraola's team fifth in the Premier League.

However, they have not won a top-tier match since and, although they remain 10th, this was a big opportunity missed to get back on form.

They probably deserved at least a point, but, despite sustained pressure late on, Bournemouth could not find an equaliser as Ipswich secured only their fourth league win of the campaign.

It has been a fine season for the Cherries, but Iraola and the club's fans will be worried the campaign could end in disappointing fashion with this latest defeat hurting the chances of European football coming to Vitality Stadium.

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Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "We are in a bad period. They scored two goals with two shots on target, that was the worst part as we controlled the game.

"We had chances one minute before the 1-0 when the defender [Dara O'Shea] cleared off the line and those are the small margins when you are in a bad moment and everything is against you.

"It's a bad result for us, but we need to stay together and focus on the things we can improve. We had all the ball in the opposition half, but when they [Ipswich] arrived [in the penalty area] they punished us. We had chances to score more and it is costing us a lot.

"We finished very strongly and physically we were in a good place. Our offensive players were not in the form they have been for most of the season and we have to keep believing in them. We need to improve defensively and not make any mistakes or concede chances so we don't have to get three or four goals to win a game."

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