Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson says Bournemouth counterpart Gary O'Neil is doing a "fantastic job" with the Cherries.
The Eagles host O'Neil's side at Selhurst Park on Saturday, with both teams having stemmed the threat of relegation despite indifferent early-season form.
Just one point separates Palace from the Cherries, with Hodgson's side on the magical 40-point mark and Bournemouth on 39.
Speaking in his pre-match news conference on Friday, Hodgson, 75, said Bournemouth "must be absolutely delighted" with their 39-year-old boss.
"It’s a fantastic achievement, there’s no question of of it," Hodgson said of Bournemouth's journey from battling relegation to now be sitting 14th in the Premier League.