Heavy losses! Bournemouth suffered a 1-4 defeat, extending their winless streak in the Premier League to 9 games, dropping from 2nd to 15th place, with 4 tough matches in the last 5 rounds.

In the 18th round of the Premier League, Bournemouth was crushed 1-4 away by Brentford, marking their 9th consecutive game without a win and placing them 15th in the league. Many fans joked that Bournemouth’s heavy bleeding is an undeniable fact, but the symptoms appeared somewhat delayed. Why do they say that?

After the first 5 rounds of the Premier League, Bournemouth had 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, totaling 10 points and ranking third. Now, after 18 rounds, they have 5 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses, with 22 points, sitting in 15th place. Bournemouth fell from 3rd to 15th, while Aston Villa rose from third from bottom to firmly in 3rd place. Bournemouth and Aston Villa represent two extremes. Why has Bournemouth’s performance declined so sharply?

Last season, Bournemouth’s defensive mainstays included five key players, but four of them left this season. This wasn’t just selling off major assets—it was selling off 80% of their defensive backbone. Defense is fundamental for mid-to-lower table Premier League teams, and Bournemouth’s massive dismantling inevitably led to a sharp drop in their results.

Bournemouth’s troubles are not over yet; in the final 5 Premier League rounds, they face 4 matches against Big Six teams: away at Chelsea, home against Arsenal, home against Tottenham, and home against Liverpool. With 4 tough battles in 5 rounds, this brutal schedule might force Bournemouth to focus heavily on avoiding relegation.