Sunday 13 March 2016 07:39, UK
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe believes his side still have work to do to ensure they remain in the Premier League for next season.
A 3-2 victory at home to Swansea on Saturday took the Cherries to 38 points, 13 points clear of the drop zone, but Howe refused to accept that that was enough to guarantee his side top-flight football in 2016/17.
"I still feel we have more to do. We've got a number of games to get [the points] in but some tough looking fixtures, so we look forward to the rest of the season," he said.
As for the game itself, Max Gradel - only recently back from a seven-month injury lay off - scored his first goal for the club to open the scoring, much to the delight of Howe.
"I was so pleased for him. He's such an infectious character and plays the game with a smile on his face," added the 38-year-old manager.
"He's had a difficult season and he's had to show real character to come back so soon and in the manner that he has."
There were also words of praise for Josh King after the forward continued his good recent form, the 24-year-old's fourth league goal of the season capping a fine all-round display.
Howe added: "Josh is a really good lad and he's shown terrific temperament since he's come in.
"He's worked really hard and he had to be patient to get the goals his performances have deserved.
"I thought it was a very good game for the neutral - not so much for anyone supporting either club - frenetic pace, end to end.
"I thought we were the better team, we created the better chances but Swansea showed good character to come back twice so it wasn't over until it was over."
