Eddie Howe's reluctance to change Bournemouth's style could be their undoing.
"It is always a concern when you're successful that people think it's a given you'll be successful again and again and again," he said after his side's 1-0 win over West Brom last Saturday. His feet are clearly planted on the ground and he realises that just because a method was effective once, it may not be again. It's time for Howe to broaden his perspective and actually consider developing a plan B.
A club with a clear template and obvious style of football is usually a winning one.