Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has labelled Nottingham Forest’ s away form as “ridiculous” ahead of Saturday’s clash between this season’s surprise packages.

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

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola spoke at his latest press conference as he prepares to face Nottingham Forest.

ANDONI Iraola has secured another Premier League manager of the month award nomination in January. The Basque boss has masterminded a fantastic Cherries run of form, that saw him nominated for the December award, too. After going unbeaten last month, Bournemouth have continued their fine run into the new year.

There wasn't much positive team news from Iraola, who still has eight players ruled out through injury: "Marcus Tavernier is the only player who has started training with the group but I don't know if we are going to have him tomorrow. We will have to decide."

Andoni Iraola praised his AFC Bournemouth side for their relentless approach as they pushed to eventually smash Nottingham Forest 5-0 on Saturday.

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

Liverpool takes on Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth side at the weekend. The Spaniard has made an admission ahead of that potentially crucial Premier League encounter.

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.

Nuno Espirito Santo bemoaned Nottingham Forest's inability to defend against Bournemouth's five-star attack, suggesting his team looked fragile after an impressive recent run of form

Andoni Iraola tells Bournemouth to ‘enjoy today’ after latest memorable victory - Forest were well beaten on the south coast.