Bournemouth’s promotion hopes suffered another blow as they slumped to defeat against Blackburn at the Vitality Stadium.
A first-half own-goal from Ben Pearson, deflecting in Brereton Diaz’s shot, and Jan Paul van Hecke’s second-half header, were enough for Rovers to claim a fourth straight victory and move four points behind their opponents in the table.
Indeed, the Lancashire club are now unbeaten in six and have not lost since their 7-0 hammering at the hands of Fulham on November 3.
In contrast, the Cherries remain second but are now five games without a win as their bid for a Premier League return continues to falters.