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Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola to BBC Match of the Day: "I think we have to value the point. It's not what we wanted at the beginning. I think we did half of the job: we defended well, didn't concede, kept the clean sheet, but we missed a bit of the final touch at the end. We had a few good transitions where we lacked a bit of sharpness in the last pass, last control and we couldn't score the goal.

On whether that means needing more of the "efficiency" he has previously mentioned: "It's difficult to attack Palace, they have a back five, the chances you are going to have probably won't be super clear. I think we've had these kind of chances but we've missed the brilliance at the end and we couldn't win it."

On Bournemouth's unbeaten run: "Once you win away it probably looks better the point at home. Once you've beaten United and you look at the four games, everyone would have taken them. Now we need to prepare again against Fulham and it's going to be a nice game but difficult."

Adam Millington
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Bournemouth racked up 18 shots and 1.19 expected goals against Crystal Palace, but they only hit the target four times and failed to break the deadlock.

It was a frustrating afternoon for a Cherries side who are in the middle of a fine run of form, but not one which will linger long in the memory.

The visitors caused problems of their own, but they were easily dealt with as Bournemouth defended well and prevented Palace finding truly clear-cut opportunities.

Palace's back five proved hard to get through for Andoni Iraola's men and the full-time statistics do not tell the full story of how the game panned out.

While they did have many opportunities and really should have tested Dean Henderson on more occasions, not all were glaringly obvious misses and the chances they got were a sign of their good work in the build-up.

On the whole, it is a game which will be irritating for Iraola due to the fact there were ample chances to win it but one which is unlikely to result in much concern.

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Bournemouth's tally of 29 points after 18 games is their best-ever top-flight return at this stage of a campaign.

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There are eight matches in the Premier League on Thursday, and we will bring you every moment.

• Manchester City v Everton (12:30)

• Bournemouth v Crystal Palace

• Chelsea v Fulham

• Newcastle v Aston Villa

• Nottingham Forest v Tottenham

• Southampton v West Ham

• Wolves v Manchester United (17:30)

• Liverpool v Leicester (20:00)

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Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, against a variety of guests.

This week, he takes on Eats Everything, aka DJ and producer Daniel Pearce.

Sutton's prediction: 2-1

I am not going to overthink this one.

Until they lost to Arsenal twice last week, Crystal Palace were showing signs of improvement, but Bournemouth have been brilliant.

Andoni Iraola's side thoroughly deserved to beat Manchester United on Sunday. They always create loads of chances and, at the moment, they are taking them.

Eats Everything's prediction: 2-1

Bournemouth are absolutely on fire - as United found out on Sunday, unfortunately. I love Antoine Semenyo, who is an ex-Bristol City player and is absolute dynamite, but the whole team just look really solid and play amazing football.

Palace have started to kick on a bit now too, and Oliver Glasner is doing a good job there, but I'm definitely going with Bournemouth here.

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For me, wherever I played, I'd always see where the first game was, where the last game was, and where we were at Christmas.

There is such a big difference between being at home on Boxing Day versus being away because, depending on what your manager is like, if you've got an away game there is a chance you're training on Christmas Day.

Some of the toughest times I had was when we had away games on Boxing Day and we had to come in to train at four or five on Christmas. That's when everything is just starting at home and everyone is really enjoying themselves and you have to leave.

If you lose you are sat in the hotel having walked away from friends and family all for no points. It's not the best feeling and as a consequence you bring home some of that disappointment with you.

But, in reality, you just know it is the busiest time of the year. The floodlights are always on for the games, the conditions get that little bit tougher, you've got games it feels like every three or four days.

I think it's an exciting part of the season because you can gain real, significant momentum but ultimately it comes down to are you winning games.

I think the Christmas period itself can be tough if you have got family but in reality it always feels nicer when you get that win on Boxing Day. The atmosphere in the stadiums is a little bit different, the atmosphere among the players is a bit different.

You're very thankful to get the chance to do what you do, but if you end up losing on Boxing Day or around that spell it is rubbish because it almost feels like it was a waste of time with all the efforts you put in.

But, I get it. The fans love it, there is a lot of clamour around it. You lose track of days just like everyone else does after Christmas and before New Year but it is great to play in front of those types of crowds and it just does feel different playing during that week or two.

Nedum Onuoha was speaking to BBC Sport's Nat Hayward

Tom Jordan
Fan writer

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It is a wonderful time to be a Cherries fan - and 2024 has been a year with many moments to cherish.

In particular, Bournemouth's first top-flight win over the current Premier League champions was a special one - not least given it was our first point against them.

While we are fortunate enough to have witnessed some big scalps over our relatively short Premier League stint, Manchester City was one team that had always eluded us. The fixture was actually the most one-sided in the top flight, but 2024 was the year which changed all that.

The victory, courtesy of Antoine Semenyo and Evanilson, was not only impressive because of the result but also because of the manner of it.

Bournemouth thoroughly deserved it. They outclassed a City side full of world-class players, and Andoni Iraola won the battle of minds with one of the best in Pep Guardiola.

But I know what you are thinking: Manchester City are in a mini crisis and have only won one game in their past 12. And you would be correct.

But which side started their Premier League downfall? It was Bournemouth.

It was a statement to the rest of the league that simply 'surviving' was not the Cherries' only aim in 2024, instead we wanted to continue to flourish and progress in the top flight.

Having taken a big scalp in Arsenal a few games earlier, it was also a sign that the win was not just a 'flash in the pan'. Iraola's men mean business this season, regardless of the opposition.

Are Bournemouth one of the main reasons for City's drop-off? Maybe. But is this a reason why Cherries fans will be ending 2024 with big smiles on our faces? Definitely!

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Jeff Hayward from the Back of the Net podcast this "more notice" should be taken of Bournemouth.

He joined the team on The Monday Night Club to discuss the Cherries' recent fine form and the "incredibly" brave style of play on show under Andoni Iraola.

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Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has been speaking to the media before Boxing Day's Premier League game at home against Crystal Palace (15:00).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• Iraola expects to have the same squad available as he did for the win over Manchester United on Sunday despite picking up some "niggles" at Old Trafford: "I don't expect anyone new - I also hope that we don't lose anyone."

• Adam Smith will be evaluated following his withdrawal at half-time while Luis Sinisterra, Alex Scott, Julian Araujo, Marcos Senesi and Marcus Tavernier were all absent from the 3-0 win.

• He was not drawn into commenting on a potential European push: "I want to repeat what I tell you every day - I don't believe in the long term goals when we are not half way through the season. Because we are higher [in the league table], it is not a big change."

• He says his comments on getting too excited is "not a message, it is what I believe".

• On the challenge posed by Palace: "They are getting better results and performing better. You can see the level of the players they have, a load of players in the England squad, it's going to be difficult."

• Asked what the next step is for the Cherries, Iraola said: "I want us to be as more efficient as we can, as long as we continue creating chances and having the performances we're having, we'll be fine."

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We asked for your thoughts after Sunday's Premier League game between Manchester United and Bournemouth.

Here are some of your comments:

United fans

Jessica: Manchester United didn't play well as a whole. The player who stood out for me was definitely Bruno Fernandes. I think United are going through one of those fazes where they aren't winning games at the minute, but I still value them and think they can do good things in the future.

Wilbert: I feel sorry for Amorin. He has inherited an average squad unfortunately. They can't string three passes together without giving it away, defending crosses is a nightmare, and they can't even hit the target when they get a chance. Good luck to him, he is going to need it!

Peter: Amorim is lost trying to put a team together for the Premier League. He keeps playing players who cannot compete for 90 minutes and he has no striker that can hold on to a ball in the team. Amad Diallo has been lucky to score, but his defending is poor. Malacia is not Premier League quality. Hojlund can't win a tackle.

John: I have said to others that we as Manchester United supporters don't deserve these performances. We need to steady the ship and play a formation that the players understand. This is possibly going against the manager's style at moment, but we get caught too easily and we need to play to our strength, which is long ball and pace with the midfield supporting.

Bournemouth fans

Charl: Excellent from the start to the finish. Kepa was outstanding. Zabarnyi was everywhere - he marshalled the defence along with Huijsen and broke up the Manchester United attack with confidence. Ouattara is not good enough at this level, and why is Brooks not starting?

Jackie: A well deserved win. Bournemouth have had their ups and downs, but now they are the best they have ever been. Amazing manager.

Ian: Excellent performance from all the Bournemouth team. They all gave 110%. Please stop piling all the blame on the Manchester United team and instead praise the Bournemouth team for a brilliant show. Thanks to all the wonderful supporters who always make up the 12th man!

Mark: Passports for Europe? More like for Champions League at this rate! Wow! Having supported Bournemouth for nearly 40 years, I still pinch myself. Soon I should start realising that, with Andoni in charge and the players we have, anything is possible. We must be strong when someone soon comes after Iraola! We love him, the players love him, and let's honest most clubs in Europe do now too.

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Are Bournemouth and Andoni Iraola getting enough credit for what they are achieving this season?

The Cherries are fifth in the Premier League on 28 points, having only lost five of their 17 games, and are three points off Nottingham Forest in third.

Discussing their form on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast, pundit Nigel Reo-Coker said "they are not getting enough credit and Iraola deserves more recognition for what he is doing."

"The recruitment they have done has been brilliant and they are such a well-organised team," Reo-Coker added. "Everyone knows their job and what is expected of them.

"They are playing with freedom and are really expressing themselves. The players have bought into Iraola and what they are doing is sensational.

"It is also brilliant for the Premier League to see someone different flying."

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At 19 years 252 days, Dean Huijsen became the youngest Bournemouth player to score an away goal in the Premier League. He is also the youngest player to score an away goal at Old Trafford in the competition since Lewis Hall for Newcastle United in May (19 years 250 days).

Justin Kluivert has scored five penalties for Bournemouth in the Premier League this season - the joint-most of any player across Europe's big five leagues, alongside Lille's Jonathan David and Bayern Munich's Harry Kane.

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Bournemouth goalscorer Justin Kluivert has been speaking about the win: "It is a massive win - back-to-back wins here at this beautiful stadium is amazing. It is unreal.

"We have been working hard and we were building last year. It is amazing with this coach."

On the Cherries' scoring in each of their last 10 games: "It is our philosophy. It is what the manager wants from us and that is why we score every game. We need to keep cruising like this.

"There is always something after a goal, so you have to be sharp, and we scored the second goal.

"Up the Cherries, happy Christmas!"

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Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has been speaking about the win away at Old Trafford: "It is an important win for us. We won 3-0, but it was more difficult than it looks when you see 3-0. I think we have been quite solid. It was a mature performance.

"Kepa's performances have helped us this year. Kepa has been very good in possession and with [the different] positions. I think he is confident and, in a very young defensive line, we need players with experience.

"I am happy that we were more clinical today, we scored from a set play. I think it was a solid performance, not amazing but it was solid. We kept playing the same way and pushing until the end.

"After half-time, we regrouped and we were better in the second-half.

"I value the 28 points. I think the amount of points we have is good. At Christmas, it is a good amount."