The game began on a sour note for Wolves, who were down to 10 men after just four minutes. Tyler Adams won possession in the midfield and found Antoine Semenyo with a crucial pass. Semenyo then played the ball to Marcus Tavernier inside the box, allowing him to score his first goal since March with a deflected shot past José Sá.

Wolves had a chance to equalize early on, but Marshall Munetsi's shot went over the bar. Bournemouth maintained control for most of the first half, but Jørgen Strand Larsen came close to a headed leveller, forcing a reflex save from Đorđe Petrović.

Wolves' situation took a turn for the worse when Toti was sent off for a professional foul on Evanilson as he bore down on goal. However, Bournemouth didn't capitalize on the numerical advantage, instead persisting with controlled possession.

Adams had a chance to seal the win for Bournemouth with a rising shot from the edge of the box, but Sá's quick thinking thwarted the attempt. The Cherries could have won by an even clearer margin, but Justin Kluivert's powerful shot from the left post went wide.

The win is a much-needed boost for Bournemouth, who will hope to improve on their disappointing 40 per cent win rate from last season as home league favourites. Wolves, meanwhile, remain without a goal this campaign and face a crucial home game against Everton in their next match.

The win marked a strong start for Bournemouth, who will look to build on this momentum in their next matches. For Wolves, the loss is a setback, and they will need to regroup and refocus to get back on track.

The Flashscore Man of the Match was Marcus Tavernier, who scored the winning goal for Bournemouth.