Bournemouth delivered a statement performance with a stunning 4-1 victory over Newcastle United at St James’ Park, and Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo was quick to heap praise on his teammate Justin Kluivert, whose dazzling hat-trick stole the headlines.

Kluivert’s clinical finishing, coupled with a goal from Milos Kerkez, secured the Cherries’ dominant win and extended their unbeaten Premier League run to 11 matches. Semenyo, who provided the assist for one of Kluivert’s goals, spoke highly of the Dutchman’s contribution.

“Justin’s finishes were special. He’s a top player for us, and it was a well-deserved hat-trick,” Semenyo told Premier League Productions.

The Ghanaian also credited Bournemouth’s relentless pressing game, which disrupted Newcastle’s rhythm and created scoring opportunities.

“We knew we had to get the press right. As soon as the goalkeeper played it to the centre-back, that was our trigger to go, and it worked perfectly,” Semenyo explained.

Despite injuries within the squad, Bournemouth continue to defy expectations, with their strong mentality driving their consistency. Semenyo highlighted the team’s collective resilience as a key factor in their rise to sixth in the league table.

“It’s all about mindset. We are mentally tough and face every challenge as a unit. Even with injuries, we believe in ourselves, and that’s what’s pushing us forward,” he said.

Semenyo, who has contributed six goals and three assists in 21 league appearances this season, chose to shine the spotlight on Kluivert, describing the team’s performance as “crazy” and a testament to their hard work.

With European football now a realistic ambition, Bournemouth are proving themselves as a formidable force in the Premier League, and their victory over Newcastle only cements their status as one of the season’s biggest surprises.