Players Ratings As Bournemouth Head A Step Closer To Their European Dream

Rarely tested due to Bournemouth's dominance, but when called upon the big Serbian was faultless. A tenth clean sheet of the season for the Cherries keeper, he may have had a sticky patch but he's certainly doing this business right now. 8/10

The Spanish sensation was his usual energetic and aggressive self, flourishing in both his defensive and offensive actions. Alex has settled superbly on the south coast and has firmly cemented himself as one of the fans favourites. 8/10

Rightly been getting many of the plaudits during the Cherries' fifteen game unbeaten run, and once again he was immense at the back. Hill was a monster in the air, calm on the ball and is showing real maturity and leadership at a young age. It may be too soon for the summer, but a full England cap could well be around the corner if James continues with these sort of consistent performances. 9/10

Marcos is my pick for the player of the match award with another dominant and classy display. The gladiator at the back looks to be off for a new challenge in the summer, but he's certainly not downed tools for Bournemouth, his form has been remarkable. Defensively aggressive and so brave on the ball, Senesi oozed class as he so often does. 9/10

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Another reliable performance from the ever consistent French full back. Truffert has been a real success since his summer arrival and has elevated his game in the last few months. Truffert has been more courageous in his general play whilst still continuing to be solid defensively solid throughout. 8/10

Most Bournemouth fans are now running out of superlatives for Scott, he was simply a magician in the middle of the pitch for the home side. Relentless without the ball, oozing class when on it and the most delightful of first touches, Alex Scott really is the real deal. He is more than World Cup ready. 9/10

Tyler has had to settle for appearances from the bench of late but was brought in from the off for this one. Their was never any doubt the American would come in and perform well and he did just that, controlling the midfield with his intelligence and leadership throughout. 8/10

Despite missing a good opportunity in front of goal, Tavernier was his usual all action self and produced yet another top performance. He's remained a key cog in Iraola's team throughout his tenor and he continues to produce what an Andoni team requires. 8/10

Back in the starting line up and back amongst the goals, the teenage star once again backed up the hype currently surrounding him. A constant threat throughout the same, Rayan thoroughly deserved his goal and finished it expertly, a real talent this boy. 8/10

Slotted home his penalty perfectly to grab his twelfth goal in his first Premier League season and it was no more than he deserved. Really developing well in a slightly deeper role with many majestic touches and tricks during the game, Kroupi will have many of the biggest clubs around Europe taking note. 9/10

The way the Brazilian is leading the line for the Cherries at the moment is something else. The man never stops and you can imagine his team mates adore having him as the first trigger in their press, he's relentless. 8/10