Can Cherries dare to European dream again?

Bournemouth failed to gain any real momentum in either domestic cup competition this season, a real blow for Andoni Iraola, who has previously loved an exciting cup run. Having said that, it's worth pondering whether having fewer games than many of their league rivals might actually work in the Cherries' favour. Only 10 points separates fifth-placed Chelsea and 12th-placed Fulham, so the fine margins of having fewer games could end up being just what Bournemouth need.