""They are performing fantastically. The work he [Iraola] is doing, all the professionals there with the head coach, it's really fantastic," Emery said. "He is always even selling players, he's building a very competitive team, competing for the top positions, European positions, and this year, they have 18 points, three more than us. "Tactically, they are very good at everything. They are defending aggressively, they are winning duels, they are attacking in transition, but they are getting good combinations with their players and being very offensive with all the players they have.""
""I am pleased for him. I think he has been playing very well and, also, I suppose the good performance with the under-21s in the summer [at the Euros] has also been very valuable," Iraola said. "I am very happy for him and happy for the club because in an English club, to have someone representing your country I think is good.""
Bournemouth sit fifth in the Premier League ahead of matchday 11 despite a 3-1 defeat at Manchester City. Aston Villa occupy 11th place after a run of four wins was halted by a 2-0 loss at Liverpool, followed by a 2-0 Europa League win over Maccabi Tel Aviv. Bournemouth register high away shot numbers and play aggressively in and out of possession, pressing, winning duels and attacking in transition. Emery praises Iraola's work, squad building and tactical balance. Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott earned an England call-up, with Iraola expressing pride for player and club.
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