Bournemouth held by Leeds after stoppage-time equaliser
Man United scouts are assessing Bournemouth’s Alex Scott after standout displays against Man United and Arsenal. The Cherries, already set to lose Iraola and Marcos Senesi, are reluctant to sell the 22-year-old.
Kroupi and Rayan put Bournemouth ahead twice, but a Hill own goal and Longstaff’s 97th-minute volley denied Iraola’s side. Senesi hit the bar and Evanilson had a late goal ruled offside.
For Bournemouth v Leeds, Brooks started with Rayan on the bench. Senesi, Hill, Kroupi and Tavernier started, with Adams among the subs. Leeds were unchanged from the Wolves win.
Chelsea are targeting outgoing Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola, complicating Man United’s plans as they weigh Michael Carrick. Iraola’s stock is high after lifting the Cherries towards European contention.
Iraola raged at the decision after Longstaff’s late leveller stood, insisting Joel Piroe impeded Djordje Petrovic. Bournemouth twice led through Kroupi and Rayan, while Evanilson had a stoppage-time goal disallowed.
Bournemouth’s Brazilians Rayan and Evanilson discussed quick adaptation, Iraola’s influence, beating Arsenal, and Brazil call-up aims, with Evanilson mentoring Rayan as their partnership lifts form.
Adams, who assisted Rayan’s 85th-minute goal, was seen berating teammates after Longstaff’s stoppage-time equaliser cost Bournemouth two points in a 2-2 draw with Leeds.
A live blog built up to Bournemouth v Leeds, noting Iraola’s impending exit and a club-record 13-match unbeaten Premier League run with sixth place in reach.
Bournemouth’s Tyler Adams reflected on his fitness and US hopes for 2026, stressing cohesion and recent struggles against European sides after featuring in the Cherries’ 2-1 win at Newcastle.
