Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe admits their clash with Southampton can lay down a marker.

It is still early days in the Premier League, but playing first on Friday night means a win for Bournemouth will take them up to third in the table.

"It's a huge incentive going into this game," Howe admitted.

"We're looking for back-to-back wins in the Premier League, which is a very difficult thing to do.

"We've enjoyed the games against Southampton which have been tight and tough, from both clubs' perspectives. We're looking forward to another entertaining match."