Evanilson has made Bournemouth history by scoring in his fifth consecutive Premier League game. The Brazilian forward struck early in a 2-1 win at Ipswich Town on Sunday to secure a record-breaking start to the season.
He pounced on a fifth-minute error from goalkeeper Christian Walton to open the scoring at Portman Road. That goal, his fifth in the league this term, means no other Bournemouth player has ever scored in five straight Premier League matches. Evanilson is now the club's top scorer this season with five goals in ten appearances.
His form is a major reason Bournemouth sit seventh in the table with 15 points from 10 games, a record of four wins, three draws and three losses. The victory was their fifth in a row across all competitions, a run that includes impressive wins over Manchester United and AC Milan. This winning sequence also features a 3-1 victory at Sparta Praha on Thursday 5 November and a 2-0 home win over Leeds on Saturday 31 October.
Leif Davis's own goal just after half-time doubled the lead before Jack Clarke pulled one back from the penalty spot for Ipswich. The three points were secured, lifting Andoni Iraola's side to within touching distance of the European places. The team has scored 16 goals and conceded 14 this season, giving them a positive goal difference of two.
Evanilson now has nine goal involvements this season, combining his five league strikes with four assists. His hot streak extends to seven goals in his last eight appearances for the club in all competitions. He shares the team's scoring lead with five goals alongside Marcus Tavernier.
Bournemouth's next challenge is a home fixture against Nottingham Forest on Saturday 21 November. Forest currently sit 16th in the table, providing a clear opportunity for Bournemouth to continue their climb. Evanilson will aim to extend his record run in front of the Vitality Stadium crowd as his side looks to close the twelve-point gap to league leaders Arsenal.
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