BOURNEMOUTH edged closer to an historic Champions League qualification after beating Fulham in a dramatic encounter.

Rayan scored the winner but both teams lost a player as the Cherries were deprived of Ryan Christie and the Cottagers then saw Joachim Andersen marching to the back after both were shown a red card in the first half.

Bournemouth players celebrating a goal against Fulham.Bournemouth are edging closer to a maiden European qualification after beating Fulham Credit: Getty Images – Getty Rayan celebrates his winning goal for Bournemouth against Fulham.Rayan scored the winner for Bournemouth against Fulham Credit: Getty Images – Getty Referee showing a red card to Bournemouth's Ryan Christie.Bournemouth lost Ryan Christie to a red card in the first half Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Football player Joachim Andersen talking to the referee during a game.Fulham also lost Joachim Andersen to a red card during stoppage time

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