Analysis: Cherries Champions League bound?

Will the Champions League anthem ring in the ears of Bournemouth‘s players and fans next season?

Erling Haaland‘s late leveller leaves the Cherries three points adrift of fifth-placed Liverpool, but a sixth-place finish would be good enough too if Aston Villa won the Europa League on Wednesday and ended the season in fifth position.

Whatever happens, Andoni Iraola will leave the club with at least the Europa League to play in next season, showcasing the sterling work he has produced during his tenure.

“One more year, one more year, Iraola” was the chant from the home supporters, but the club have already agreed a replacement in German Marco Rose, who has a monumental task to live up to his predecessor’s achievements.

Evanilson gave Manchester City a warning side when he somehow scooped over from inside the six-yard box from Marcus Tavernier‘s superb low cross, but the flag did go up for offside.

A poked effort following a flowing team move was pushed away by Gianluigi Donnarumma, but Junior Kroupi curled in a stunning finish for his 13th goal of the season.

It could have been a more comfortable scoreline when David Brooks ran through late on, and although he struck the post, and Haaland denied them victory, the home fans were still celebrating at the final whistle.