The Premier League’s form table for the last six games has Bournemouth sitting in ninth place. They will not end the season in that position but Gary O’Neil’s side are on the right track for survival after coming from behind to beat Fulham on Saturday.
Last month they beat Liverpool at home and tomorrow they host Brighton with West Ham, Leeds, Chelsea and Manchester United the other visitors to the south coast before the season ends.
With the club now on 27 points, there is plenty of work to do but also a growing belief among the squad that there is enough quality to get over the line.