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Cherries Wreak Havoc On Forest With Ouattara Hat-Trick, Extending Unbeaten Streak

Bournemouth continued their remarkable unbeaten run, stretching it to 10 matches in all competitions, as they inflicted a 3-1 defeat on Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. The match was ignited by a stunning hat-trick from Ivorian forward Siriki Dembele, who terrorized the Forest defense with his pace and clinical finishing.
Dembele's first goal came on the stroke of halftime, when he latched onto a brilliant cross from Dango Ouattara. With a deft touch, he guided the ball past Wayne Hennessey in the Forest goal. The goal sent shockwaves through the Forest faithful, who had not conceded a goal in over 350 minutes before Dembele's strike.
The second half was a relentless assault by Bournemouth, with Ouattara leading the charge down the left flank. The Burkina Faso international was a constant menace to the Forest defense, creating multiple chances for his teammates.
In the 65th minute, Ouattara was rewarded for his efforts when he doubled the lead for Bournemouth. He collected the ball in the Forest half and embarked on a mesmerizing dribbling run, eluding several challenges before firing a low shot into the bottom corner.
Dembele completed his hat-trick 15 minutes later, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by Forest. Dominic Solanke played a precise through ball, and the Ivorian raced clear before calmly slotting the ball past Hennessey.
Forest managed to pull one goal back in the dying minutes through Brennan Johnson, but it proved to be too little, too late. The Cherries held on for a hard-fought victory, extending their unbeaten streak and moving up to 12th in the Premier League standings.
This victory underscores Bournemouth's impressive form under new manager Gary O'Neil. The Cherries have lost just once in the league since his appointment in August, and they now have a genuine chance of securing a top-half finish this season.
The performances of Dembele and Ouattara have been instrumental in Bournemouth's resurgence. Dembele has now scored seven goals in his last five Premier League matches, while Ouattara has emerged as one of the most exciting wingers in the division.
The chemistry between the two players has been evident on the pitch, with Ouattara's pace and creativity perfectly complementing Dembele's clinical finishing. This dynamic duo has the potential to cause problems for even the best defenses in the league.
For Nottingham Forest, this defeat extends their poor home record this season. Steve Cooper's side has now won just one of their six Premier League home matches, and they are struggling to adapt to the demands of the top flight.
Forest's defensive frailties were exposed once again by Bournemouth, and they will need to address these issues if they are to avoid being dragged into a relegation battle.
Bournemouth's victory over Nottingham Forest was a testament to their growing confidence and quality. Dembele's hat-trick was a reminder of his world-class ability, while Ouattara's performance highlighted his status as one of the most exciting young players in the Premier League.
For Forest, this defeat serves as a wake-up call. They need to improve their home form and address their defensive deficiencies if they want to avoid a relegation scrap. As the season progresses, it will be fascinating to see if Bournemouth can maintain their impressive form and if Forest can turn things around.
