The positive news has continued to roll in as the week has progressed, with table neighbours Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur dropping important points on Thursday and the Reds taking home three Premier League awards earlier on Friday.
Harry Maguire and Alejandro Garnacho claimed Player and Goal of the Month for November respectively, while Ten Hag was crowned Manager of the Month shortly before addressing the press ahead of another home test, this time against Andoni Iraola's in-form Bournemouth.
The Cherries have lost just once in their last six games in the division, winning four times in that span, including an impressive 2-0 success at Crystal Palace last time out.