Antoine Semenyo's Last Heroics: Bournemouth's Dramatic Victory Over Spurs

Antoine Semenyo scored a stunning 95th-minute winner in what proved to be his final touch as an AFC Bournemouth player, prior to a reported £62.5m move to Manchester City.

The Ghana international’s name echoed around the Vitality Stadium as he was substituted moments after launching a right-footed drive beyond the reach of Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, signing off in style.

The night was filled with excitement, having started well for the visitors, who took the lead just five minutes in with a goal from Mathys Tel. The Cherries equalised 17 minutes later with Evanilson heading home from a Marcus Tavernier cross.

'Dr Tottenham will see you now'

Eli Junior Kroupi then netted his seventh goal of the season, putting the home side in front on 36 minutes. Spurs thought they had a penalty awarded in the 72nd minute, only for VAR to overturn the decision. They managed to equalise six minutes later with a stunning overhead kick from João Palhinha.

The match was lively, featuring 27 shots from both teams combined, and a late winner seemed inevitable. Semenyo delivered, leaving a lasting memory.

Here’s a look at five things learned from this thrilling Premier League clash on the south coast...

‘Dr Tottenham’ cures once again

‘Receiving a visit from Dr Tottenham’ is how Spurs fans describe the phenomenon of struggling teams regaining their form against them. Facing a Bournemouth side on an 11-game winless run understandably prompted a sense of dread among Spurs supporters.

This season alone, 'Dr Tottenham' has made multiple appearances. Wolverhampton Wanderers, on a five-match losing streak, earned their first point against Spurs earlier in the season. Fulham also disrupted Spurs' momentum, winning 2-1 despite having the worst away record.

Before this match, Bournemouth hadn’t tasted victory since October 26. Cynical Spurs fans might say a visit from 'Dr Tottenham' was just what Bournemouth needed.

Creative block

Thomas Frank’s tenure at Tottenham has been marred by a significant lack of creativity. A 1-0 loss to Chelsea saw Spurs record an xG of just 0.1, one of the lowest figures since the beginning of Expected Goals tracking.

Spurs had also limped through the season with the fewest through balls and a poor average of shots per game. Despite a few flashes of brilliance, including Mathys Tel’s run leading to their opener, the lack of cutting edge cost them dearly, with only four of their 16 attempts hitting the target.