Bournemouth’s remarkable streak continued as Justin Kluivert, who came on as a substitute, scored the winning goal against Crystal Palace, securing their fourth victory in five games.
Kluivert unleashed a powerful shot that went beyond Dean Henderson, thanks to the assist from fellow substitute Antoine Semenyo, who outmuscled David Ozoh to set up his teammate for the goal.
Despite the wet and windy conditions, the match seemed destined to end in a goalless draw at Vitality Stadium.
Philip Billing came close to scoring with a header that was tipped onto the crossbar by Henderson. On the other end, Eberechi Eze’s goal celebrations were cut short by an offside flag after he finished from six yards.
However, Kluivert’s winning goal in the 79th minute made all the difference, propelling his team to 11th place in the table.
The Cherries now have 41 points, surpassing last season’s tally of 39.
They trail sixth-placed Manchester United by seven points and have their sights set on achieving a top-half finish in the Premier League for only the second time.
The club’s positive atmosphere is evident, as Iraola was even asked if his team could potentially secure a spot in Europe following their recent success.
Bournemouth’s remaining eight games include five away matches, including challenging fixtures against title contenders Arsenal and Champions League hopefuls Aston Villa.
However, Iraola’s side is unlikely to be intimidated, as they continue to build confidence and momentum with an unbeaten Premier League run that dates back to 24 February.