(Nominations include Premier League, EFL Championship, EFL League One, EFL League Two, WSL, and Women’s Championship fixtures)
The League Managers Association’s panel, comprising LMA Chairman Martin O’Neill OBE, Sir Alex Ferguson CBE, Chris Hughton, Rachel Yankey OBE, Les Ferdinand MBE, Clare Tomlinson, Jess Creighton, Stuart Pearce MBE, and Barry Fry has determined that the Utilita Performance of the Week Award should go to AFC Bournemouth for their performance against Everton on Saturday 31st August.
Andoni Iraola will receive the Utilita Performance of the Week trophy.
Match Report
An incredible late rally saw AFC Bournemouth produce a stunning 3-2 comeback victory over Everton at Goodison Park.
Goals from Michael Keane and Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the second half looked to have sent Andoni Iraola’s men to their first Premier League defeat of the season.
But Antoine Semenyo’s 87th-minute goal, followed up by Lewis Cook and Luis Sinisterra scoring in stoppage time, meant the Cherries picked themselves up off the canvas to record a sensational triumph.
It meant Andoni Iraola’s side sit seventh in the Premier League table, with five points from their opening three league games ahead of the September international break.
Read more here: https://www.afcb.co.uk/news/2024/august/31/magic-on-merseyside-as-cherries-seal-incredible-comeback/