Andoni Iraola’s side have picked up 13 points from their last five games – the second best record in Europe
Over the last six weeks a ripple of awareness has steadily spread through the Premier League: whatever it is, Bournemouth have found it. Their progress flew under the radar thanks to other storylines: Aston Villa are legitimate contenders to finish in the top four; Manchester City are showing vulnerabilities; oh, and, did you see that Harry Maguire won the Premier League player of the month award?
All the while, Bournemouth were quietly clicking into gear and racking up points. In November they beat Newcastle United and Sheffield United by clear margins; then in early December they defeated Crystal Palace and came within a minute of doing the same to Villa. Yet they were still flying under the radar … until they won at Old Trafford for the first time in their 124-year history.
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