'I love watching them play' - Murphy in awe of Iraola's style
Bournemouth have looked "really bright" and have shown "phenomenal work ethic" to secure European football for the first time in their club's history this season, says former Premier League midfielder Danny Murphy. Andoni Iraola's side were denied victory at Vitality Stadium on Tuesday night, but a 1-1 draw against Manchester City was enough to confirm their European tour for next season. Their points tally is currently enough for Europa League qualification, but the Cherries still have two possible routes to Champions League football.
"I love watching them play - and I have done for a long time," Murphy said on Match of the Day. "The unbeaten run they have been on since selling their best player in Antoine Semenyo is brilliant. "They are brave.
They try to play through the lines, and they were even doing it against Manchester City's high press. They are so intent on and willing to do it. "They play a lot of one-touch football.
They look really bright. They commit men into the box. "They play some great stuff, but it is their work ethic that is phenomenal.
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