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McNulty’s pre-season prediction: 15th

Actual finish: 12th

What a fine season Bournemouth had under Andoni Iraola. He proved a very good appointment following the shock sacking of Gary O’Neil, fully justifying the faith of a smart hierarchy who backed their man and refused to panic after it took him 10 games to get his first Premier League win.

The football was entertaining, Vitality Stadium was vibrant and Iraola has signed a new contract. What’s not to like if you are a Bournemouth fan?

Read the rest of Phil McNulty's end-of-season Premier League report here