Soccer-Tavernier double gives Bournemouth 3-1 win over lacklustre Sheffield United

Soccer Football - Premier League - Sheffield United v AFC Bournemouth - Bramall Lane, Sheffield, Britain - November 25, 2023 AFC Bournemouth's Ryan Christie in action with Sheffield United's Oli McBurnie REUTERS/Molly Darlington

SHEFFIELD, England (Reuters) -Winger Marcus Tavernier netted twice as Bournemouth put in an assured performance to beat sluggish Sheffield United 3-1 at Bramall Lane on Saturday and claim a third Premier League win in four games.

The win kept Bournemouth in 16th place with 12 points from 13 games, while United stayed 18th after Burnley were defeated 2-1 defeat by West Ham United.