BOURNEMOUTH have defied expectations to be one of the Premier League’s great heavy-hitting underdogs so far this season. Under Andoni Iraola’s tutelage, the Cherries find themselves

Newcastle United’s nine-game winning run ended with a whimper as Eddie Howe’s side were beaten 4-1 by Bournemouth at St James’ Park.

Andoni Iraola has been tipped to strike when the opportunity to leave Bournemouth for a top side arrives imminently.

In-form Bournemouth will once again be down to the bare bones for their eagerly anticipated Premier League clash at home to Liverpool on Saturday

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The Bournemouth boss speaking to journalists on Friday morning. Andoni Iraola talking ahead of Saturday’s match at St James’ Park. Bournemouth the visitors and Eddie Howe currently with an NUFC record against his former club of one win,

Bournemouth are up against the Premier League’s form team on Saturday lunchtime with Newcastle winning their last nine games in all competitions, a run of form which has seen them climb into the top four.

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has admitted his admiration for Saturday's opponents Newcastle United. Iraola is close to Toon boss Eddie Howe, who is also a former Cherries manager.

Bournemouth were merely concerned with staying in the Premier League when they appointed Andoni Iraola two years ago. The season before his arrival at the Vitality Stadium, the Cherries finished 15th.

Nottingham Forest have grabbed most of the limelight as the Premier League's big over-achievers this season but Bournemouth's rise to top-four contenders is equally remarkable.

The Bournemouth boss reflects on a comfortable 4-1 away win over Newcastle United.

Andoni Iraola was the happiest man inside St James’ Park. With the possible exception of course, of Justin Kluivert, who took home the match ball. Bournemouth started well and continued that throughout the 90+ minutes.