The Spaniard has guided the Cherries to their highest points total in the Premier League.
Sunderland or West Ham United await Reading in the semi-final of the PL2 play-offs after the Royals beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 on Saturday. More than 1,000 fans turned out in support of the Under-21s, with Noel Hunt's side looking to lift multiple pieces of silverware with the Berks and Bucks Senior Cup final on Wednesday. Jayden Wareham's penalty, and a brace from John Clarke, was enough to earn victory and progress into the final four. Sunderland and West Ham play tonight, with the Black Cats
Andoni Iraola, the Bournemouth boss, pointed to the achievements of managers facing challenges outside the top four after being shortlisted for Manager of the Year by the Premier League