Andoni Iraola insists in-form Bournemouth still “need to do something special” to clinch European qualification after climbing to sixth in the Premier League with a comfortable 3-0 win over Crystal Palace.

The Spaniard is determined to lead the south-coast club into continental competition for the first time before leaving his role at the end of the season.

Jefferson Lerma’s own goal against his former team and a Junior Kroupi penalty set the hosts on course to stretch their unbeaten run to 15 top-flight games, prior to Rayan putting the result beyond doubt.

Bournemouth host title-chasing Manchester City in Iraola’s final home match as head coach, in between trips to Fulham and Nottingham Forest.

“We are in a good place, physically and mentally,” said Iraola. “The problem is we have three very difficult games.

“We definitely need more points.…