Bournemouth Achieves Premier League Awards Treble With Kluivert And Iraola Honours In January 2025

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Justin Kluivert has been honoured as the Premier League's Player of the Month for January, marking a successful period for Bournemouth with three awards. Andoni Iraola secured the Manager of the Month title, while David Brooks earned the Goal of the Month accolade for his impressive volley that sealed a 1-0 victory over Everton.

Kluivert was instrumental in January, contributing to seven goals—five goals and two assists—more than any other player in the league. He averaged a goal involvement every 45 minutes. His standout performance included a hat-trick against Newcastle United and goals against Chelsea and Nottingham Forest, keeping Bournemouth competitive for a European spot.

The Dutch forward's hat-trick against Newcastle was his second this season, making him only the seventh player to achieve multiple away hat-tricks in a single Premier League season. With 11 goals this season, Kluivert has scored more than any Dutch player in a single campaign since Georginio Wijnaldum's 2015-16 performance for Newcastle.

Kluivert is also only the second Bournemouth player to win Player of the Month, following Dominic Solanke's achievement in 2023. This recognition highlights his significant impact on Bournemouth's success this season.

Andoni Iraola received recognition for guiding Bournemouth through an unbeaten January. The team began with a win over Everton and followed it with a 2-2 draw against Chelsea. They then secured decisive victories over Newcastle (4-1) and Nottingham Forest (5-0), extending their unbeaten run to 11 matches—their longest streak without defeat in Premier League history.

The emphatic win against Nottingham Forest marked Bournemouth's largest top-flight victory since April 2019 when they defeated Brighton 5-0. This remarkable form under Iraola has been pivotal in their current campaign.

This is Iraola's second Manager of the Month award, having previously won it in March 2024. His leadership has been crucial in maintaining Bournemouth’s strong form throughout January, setting them up well for future challenges.