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If Bournemouth want Europe, we need to do something special – Andoni Iraola
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If Bournemouth want Europe, we need to do something special – Andoni Iraola

The Independent·Edward Elliot·29 days ago
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Andoni Iraola insists in-form Bournemouth still “need to do something special” to clinch European qualification after climbing to sixth in the Premier League with a comfortable 3-0 win over Crystal Palace. The Spaniard is determined to lead the south-coast club into continental competition for the first time before leaving his role at the end of the season. Jefferson Lerma’s own goal against his former team and a Junior Kroupi penalty set the hosts on course to stretch their unbeaten run to 15 top-flight games, prior to Rayan putting the result beyond doubt. Bournemouth host title-chasing Manchester City in Iraola’s final home match as head coach, in between trips to Fulham and Nottingham Forest. “We are in a good place, physically and mentally,” said Iraola. “The problem is we have three very difficult games. “We definitely need more points. If we want to get Europe, we need to do something special: win away against a very good team or win at home against City.…

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