Enes Unal scored a sensational 90th-minute free-kick to earn inform Bournemouth a 1-1 Premier League draw against West Ham following a thrilling finale at the Vitality Stadium.
Lucas Paqueta’s contentious penalty looked to have snatched victory for the Hammers to further ease pressure on under-fire boss Julen Lopetegui, three minutes from time.
But substitute Unal, who scored a late leveller in last weekend’s 2-1 win at Ipswich, delightfully curled the ball home from range at the death.
Andoni Iraola’s hosts had wasted a series of second-half chances to secure a fourth-successive top-flight victory after Cherries forward Antoine Semenyo and Hammers captain Jarrod Bowen each hit the woodwork in the opening period.
Bournemouth climb to sixth – above Aston Villa on goal difference – thanks to the dramatic draw, while West Ham remain 14th.
The Hammers squad spent part of the build-up to the game visiting injured teammate Michail Antonio in hospital following his recent car crash.
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