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Bournemouth boss confident ahead of Chelsea clash after dramatic Everton draw
BOURNEMOUTH manager Eddie Howe is relishing the challenge of tomorrow's trip to Chelsea after last weekend's dramatic draw against Everton.
Eddie Howe looking forward to Chelsea test
The Cherries recovered twice late on to earn a 3-3 result against the Toffees, salvaging a vital point in their bid for Premier League survival.
And Howe believes his players have been buoyed by that performance and are ready to take on Jose Mourinho's below-par defending champions.
"It was certainly a nice feeling at the end of the game," the 38-year-old said, recalling the second of Junior Stanislas' equalisers. "Those contrasting emotions in the last few minutes were so extreme.
"You hope a result like that can really boost the confidence of the players and that belief system you need to win games or get a point.
"Naturally it is a really good challenge for all of us. These are the games you want to be involved in.
"You want to be able to compete with the top (managers). He (Mourinho) has a record that is unrivalled.
Junior Stanislas secured a point for Bournemouth against Everton
Eddie Howe says Jose Mourinho can turn Chelsea's season around
"I didn't expect to be so close to them (in the table) but I think they are in a false position (14th). I am sure they will pick up points and climb.
"We are playing the champions. For me they are one of the best teams in the country.
"We are not underestimating the team. We fully respect them as a team and we are going to have to be at our very best to get anything."