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Antonio Conte criticism 'defies belief' insists Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe as pressure piles on Chelsea manager ahead of Premier League clash

Eddie Howe has believes the current pressure surrounding the job of Premier League-winning manager Antonio Conte 'defies belief'.

Chelsea boss Conte was rumoured to be battling dressing-room unrest and close scrutiny from the Blues board owing to three defeats in the first nine games of their title defence.

The Bournemouth boss though, remains bewildered by football's sack culture, and insisted every Premier League boss' job must be on the line if Conte faces an uncertain future.

Antonio Conte has come under fire as his Chelsea side lose ground in their title defence
Antonio Conte has come under fire as his Chelsea side lose ground in their title defence

'Well if that's the case we've all got problems,' Howe said of the rumours that Conte was facing a precarious position ahead of Chelsea's visit to Dean Court on Saturday.