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Jimenez heads Wolves to win over Cherries

24 Jun 2020
Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 AFC Bournemouth

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Raul Jimenez netted his 15th Premier League goal of 2019/20 as sixth-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers beat AFC Bournemouth 1-0 to move two points outside the top four.

Adama Traore came closest to breaking the deadlock for Wolves in the first half, with his 30-yard strike flying over the crossbar.

The deadlock was broken on 60 minutes, when Traore provided a deep cross and Jimenez rose high to head past Aaron Ramsdale.

Race for top six

Position Pos Club Played Pl GD Points Pts
3 Manchester United MUN 38 +30 66
4 Chelsea CHE 38 +15 66
5 Leicester City LEI 38 +26 62
6 Tottenham Hotspur TOT 38 +14 59
7 Wolverhampton Wanderers WOL 38 +11 59
8 Arsenal ARS 38 +8 56
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Wolves went close to adding a second but Ramsdale saved well from Willy Boly's volley following Joao Moutinho's corner.

Wolves, who are unbeaten in seven matches, are level with fifth-placed Manchester United and two points behind fourth-placed Chelsea. 

AFC Bournemouth remain 18th on 27 points, inside the relegation zone on goal difference.

See: Wolves report | AFC Bournemouth report

Next fixtures

Wolves: 27 Jun v Aston Villa (A)
AFC Bournemouth: 1 Jul v Newcastle (H)

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