Bournemouth's impressive run continued as substitute Justin Kluivert's goal against Crystal Palace earned his team a fourth win in five games.

Kluivert fired beyond Dean Henderson after fellow substitute Antoine Semenyo out-muscled David Ozoh to tee-up his team-mate for the goal.

The game, played in wet and windy conditions, looked to be heading for a goalless conclusion at Vitality Stadium.

Philip Billing had a header tipped on to the bar by Henderson while at the other end Eberechi Eze's goal celebrations were cut short by an offside flag after the Palace player had finished from six yards.

But Kluivert's 79th-minute winner proved the difference and lifted his side up to 11th in the table.

Bournemouth find themselves in an unfamiliar but very welcome position of being all but safe eight games from the end of Andoni Iraola's impressive first season in charge.

Billionaire club owner Bill Foley said in December he is confident the club can qualify for Europe within five years and that they should take inspiration from Brighton.

The Cherries have 41 points and have already surpassed last season's tally of 39.

They are seven points behind sixth-placed Manchester United and are eyeing a top-half Premier League finish for only the second time.

Such is the feel-good factor around the club that Iraola was even asked whether his side could sneak into Europe after his side's latest success.

"No. The only thing with 41 points is that you know you are safe and are going to be in the Premier League next season," he said.

"We have smaller goals. It's good to be not so far from teams in the top 10."