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Eddie Howe says Tottenham head coach Pochettino is one of 'the very best'

Eddie Howe believes he will be going up against one of "the very best" coaches in Mauricio Pochettino when Bournemouth hosts Tottenham on Saturday.

Bournemouth was taught a harsh lesson by Pochettino and Spurs in a first top-flight meeting between the two clubs in October 2015 — the Cherries losing 5-1 at home despite Matt Ritchie' breaking the deadlock inside the opening 60 seconds.

The return fixture at White Hart Lane was not quite so crushing, but Spurs still cruised to a straightforward 3-0 win — Harry Kane leading the way with a double, just as he did at the Vitality Stadium.