Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe is full of praise for Brighton boss Chris Hughton.

As the two sides are set to do battle, Howe knows that he has a good record against Hughton in the previous four games.

But he admires the manager and knows Brighton will be a tough prospect to face in the league this weekend.

Bournemouth are 11th in the table, while Brighton are a couple places below in 13th.

"I've got so much respect for Chris Hughton and the job he's done at Brighton," Howe said in his press conference.

"I look forward to catching up with him. He's an incredible football man."