Eddie Howe believes steering Bournemouth out of their troubling run will be a test of ‘true leadership’ and insists he will not change his playing principles. Bournemouth’s 2-1 loss to West Bromwich Albion was a fifth defeat in six Premier League games and heightened the prospect of a relegation battle. Marc Pugh admitted players are looking over the shoulders at teams picking up points below and Howe must remedy a porous defence that has conceded at 20 goals in seven matches. ...read
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