However, Iraola's team struggled in his first nine Premier League games as manager, drawing three and losing six, before eventually securing their first victory against Burnley. They then suffered a 6-1 defeat at the hands of Manchester City.

This season, Iraola's team has adopted a high-pressing style of play, pushing their defensive line high up the pitch and trying to win the ball back quickly. However, this approach has led to them conceding a high number of goals, with an average of 1.7 goals against per 90 minutes. Only a few teams in the league have a worse defensive record.

Despite conceding more goals than expected, Bournemouth's xG suggests they have been unlucky at times. They are 11th in the league for xG conceded and second for possession won in the final third per 90 minutes.

Recently, Iraola has tweaked their system, increasing possession from 50.6% to 57.7% in their last five games. However, this has made it easier for opponents to anticipate their attack and play a low block, which has neutralized Bournemouth's high-pressing style.

One possible solution for Iraola is to adopt a more balanced approach, allowing the opposition to have more possession and then counter-attacking quickly. This would allow Bournemouth to exploit the space left behind by the opposition's low block.

Ultimately, the Premier League is a highly competitive league, and every team will experience ups and downs. While a top-four finish may be ambitious for Bournemouth, there is no reason for fans to be concerned. Manager Iraola has proven himself to be a capable coach, and with some adjustments, the team can still achieve a respectable finish.