Eddie Howe is prepared for a very tough contest as Bournemouth entertain Crystal Palace on Monday.

The two sides are three points and four positions apart in the Premier League. A win for either would be a huge boost.

And Howe knows it will a bright contest, as both games last season ended 2-2.

He said to Sky Sports: "They have been very tight games previously. Last year we had two draws, really entertaining and open games.

"We have always found Crystal Palace to be very tough competitors, very good squad, very experienced manager. I don't envisage this game being too different from the previous ones, hopefully we come out on top of this one."