Bournemouth midfielder Philip Billing has labeled Mousa Dembele as the toughest opponent he has faced in the top flight.

The former Tottenham Hotspur, Fulham and Belgium midfielder Dembele retired from the sport last year.

Billing came up against the silky dribbler and passer twice for Huddersfield Town in 2018.

Asked in an interview with the Premier League about his toughest opponent, Billing stated: “Mousa Dembele - strong, has got everything.

“I think that's the first time I felt like I got bullied on the pitch, which we don't want!"

He also called Adam Smith the biggest joker in Cherries' dressing room, and labeled Kevin De Bruyne as the Premier League's best player.