Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has labelled Saturday's clash with West Bromwich Albion as one of the biggest in the club's recent history.

The Cherries are six points from the drop zone and a win could allow themselves some extra breathing room in their battle to stay in the Premier League.

Conversely, Alan Pardew's men are eight points from safety at the bottom of the table and will be desperate for a win at Vitality Stadium.

"I think we have work to do. It is tight and there are a lot of clubs involved.

"From our perspective, we need to make sure we prepare very well for West Brom.

"It is a huge game in our recent history and a game where we need our supporters to really get behind the players and try to make it as hostile as we can for West Brom.

"Our fans were very good against Tottenham and I didn't expect anything different. They really did support the players in every moment of the game and that is all I can ask."