Eddie Howe says Bournemouth need to start picking up points in the Premier League after their fifth loss of the season last week left them second from bottom

"It is early stages in the season but we don't want to do leave ourselves with a mountain to climb," Howe said ahead of Saturday's clash against Leicester.

"We are where we deserve to be. We haven't been far away. We almost held out against Manchester City which would have been a real moment for us and we probably should have beaten Everton.

"We have a good squad and I have no doubt in the ability of the players, but the strength of the league is very strong this year and it is up to us to improve.

"It is going to be challenging season and we have to make sure that in this situation, we don't do anything drastic or panic."