Bournemouth back on top in race to Premier League


Football - AFC Bournemouth v Middlesbrough - Sky Bet Football League Championship - Goldsands Stadium, Dean Court - 21/3/15 AFC Bournemouth's Yann Kermorgant celebrates scoring their first goal with team mates Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Adam Holt Livepic

LONDON (Reuters) - Bournemouth are in pole position in the race to be promoted to the Premier League after a 3-0 victory over fellow contenders Middlesbrough on Saturday.

Having started the day behind Watford and Middlesbrough in the Championship, penalties from Yann Kermorgant and Brett Pitman with a Harry Arter stunner sandwiched inbetween sent the humble south coast club top with 73 points from 39 games.

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