Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola said his side must be more clinical if they want to fight with the "big boys."

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Tottenham (kick-off 14:00 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Iraola said the squad will be "basically the same" and that Julian Araujo is still working his way back to fitness.

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola said his side must be more clinical if they want to fight with the 'big boys' after watching them outplay Tottenham Hotspur but only draw 2-2 in a chaotic Premier League clash on Sunday.

Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola said his side are “not happy with the point” after Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur. Iraola’s side led 2-0 in north London thanks to a 42nd-minute goal from Marcus Tavernier and a 65th-minute goal from Evanilson.

There has been talk about Tottenham wanting Andoni Iraola as their next manager if they sack Ange Postecoglou. His stock is very high at the moment, but the Bournemouth boss will just be focused on trying to secure a top-five finish.

Europe-chasing Bournemouth were left kicking themselves as they squandered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League after outplaying their hosts on Sunday.

Second-half goals by Pape Sarr and Son Heung-min denied Bournemouth a victory which would have sent them sixth.

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola reflects on hard-fought 2-2 draw at Tottenham Hotspurs 09/03/2025 Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium, London, UK