Will Iraola buck trend in making leap to the top?

Will Andoni Iraola be expected to win the Premier League in his first season?

Ex-Liverpool player Conor Coady thinks so given the expectation levels at the club.

Below you can watch the panel on BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club discuss the task facing Iraola should he make the step up from Bournemouth to Liverpool.

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In considering the data presented above regarding managers struggling when making the leap to England's bigger clubs, Coady said: "It's tough and it will be tough because the expectation at Liverpool is completely different to Bournemouth.

"I think so much of it is expectation.

"What he's done at Bournemouth has been incredible. I love when these managers like get opportunities at bigger clubs.

"I'm hoping he goes in there and flies because then you will see other managers getting chances but a huge part is expectation. Bournemouth are not expected to win the Premier League, Iraola will be expected to win the Premier League with Liverpool because of the money they have spent."

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The Athletic's Adam Crafton added: "I think he's an amazing coach, incredibly impressive guy, but how does the intensity work when you're in four competitions?

"That is something I'd be worried about and Bournemouth picked up a lot of injuries even with one game a week. I'm curious to see how he adapts to that. I think he is capable of it."