Bournemouth Moves Second with 2-0 Win Over Nottingham Forest, Dyche Suffers First Premier League Defeat

Nottingham Forest suffered a 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth in Sean Dyche's first Premier League match in charge, highlighting the significant challenges he faces in stabilizing the club. Bournemouth dominated the game, taking the lead through a controversial goal scored directly from a corner, followed by a long-range strike from Junior Kroupi, who has been in excellent form. Despite Forest's recent Europa League win over Porto, their Premier League struggles continue, with the team now winless in eight league matches and showing signs of lost confidence amid managerial changes and added European commitments. Bournemouth's performance was marked by energy and control, extending their unbeaten streak to eight games and securing their best-ever start to a top-flight season. Dyche's squad made minimal changes from the European fixture, but defensive lapses and a lack of midfield control allowed Bournemouth to dominate. The defeat underscores Forest's fragile state and the long-term work required by Dyche to reverse their fortunes in the league.