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James Humphreys

Wed 16 April 2025 6:30, UK

Illia Zabarnyi has caught the attention of his teammates on social media after Bournemouth narrowly beat Fulham at the Vitality Stadium.

Antoine Semenyo‘s strike after just 53 seconds was enough to end the Cherries’ six-game winless run in the league and renew hope of European football next season.

The winger capitalised on an error from Antonee Robinson to arrow a low finish into the bottom corner past Bernd Leno.

With Andoni Iraola’s side securing all three-points it means Bournemouth have leapfrogged Fulham into eighth on goal difference, with six games remaining.

Antoine Semenyo goal beats Fulham

In a message from Zabarnyi’s official instagram account on Tuesday (15 April), the defender shared a series of images from the match with the caption: “Massive points”.

The post attracted major reactions from within the Bournemouth squad, in which Evanilson, Alex Scott who also posted after the win, Justin Kluivert and Liverpool-linked Dean Huijsen.

Six final’s to finish the season for Andoni Iraola’s men

Football Insider Verdict

After getting back to winning ways against Fulham, Bournemouth now face six huge fixtures to finish the season.

The Cherries start this run with a trip to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace, in what will prove a tough match with the hosts showing excellent form since the turn of the year.

This is followed by a home match against Man United before travelling to North London to play Arsenal, perhaps with little to play for with Liverpool on the cusp of the title.

Bournemouth end this run and the campaign in front of their own fans on the last day when Leicester City visit the Vitality Stadium.

With 18 more points up for grabs, they may never be presented with a better opportunity to secure European football for the first time in the club’s history.