(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 Manchester City on Saturday 2nd November.
Andoni Iraola will receive the Utilita Performance of the Week trophy.
Match Report
Goals either side of half-time from Antoine Semenyo and Evanilson earned AFC Bournemouth a first victory over reigning Premier League champions Manchester City on Saturday.
City arrived at Vitality Stadium unbeaten in all 21 games against the Cherries in all competitions and having taken maximum points in all 14 top-flight fixtures.
But once the outstanding Semenyo had given Andoni Iraola’s team a ninth-minute lead, the writing was on the wall for Pep Guardiola’s champions.
Deservedly ahead at the break, the hosts doubled their lead through record signing Evanilson midway through the second half, Milos Kerkez registering his second assist of the game.
Read more here: https://www.afcb.co.uk/news/2024/november/02/match-report-v-man-city/