Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe is confident of the support of the club's owners.

Before defeat to Watford, Howe insisted the “regular contact" he has with Russian owner Maxim Demin has always been positive.

The manager said: “He respects the fact I have a job to do, so I wouldn't be having in-depth conversations every day but we are definitely in regular contact.

“That's never changed, never wavered all through our Premier League life, Championship life or League One life – it's always been the same.

“It's a relationship that's very positive and very healthy. He's given me all the support I need."