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'You can feel the optimism' - McNulty

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BBC chief football writer Phil McNulty has been answering your questions on all things Premier League.

Peter from Basingstoke asked: Bournemouth are not just playing winning football, they are playing exciting football. How highly do you rate Andoni Iraola and will he be attracting the attention of other clubs?

Phil answered: Afternoon, Peter. Very highly. And yes, Iraola will be attracting the attention of other clubs.

This does not mean I am suggesting he will leave. It would be more of a surprise if I said he wasn't attracting the attention of other clubs, given the way Bournemouth are playing.

I was at The Vitality Stadium to see them beat Nottingham Forest 5-0 on Saturday and it was one of the best team performances I have seen this season. They were thrilling to watch, fast, skilful and full of threat.

Bournemouth's current squad is a tribute to the recruitment team, including former sporting director Richard Hughes, who is now at Liverpool, and his long-time assistant Simon Francis, who has carried on the good work after taking over.

The atmosphere down there was fantastic and you can just feel the optimism as you walk around the club and the stadium.

Read more of Phil McNulty's Q&A here