Premier League-winning manager Antonio Conte facing pressure for his job "defies belief,'' according to Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe.
Conte was rumoured to be battling dressing-room unrest and close scrutiny from Chelsea's board owing to three defeats in nine games to start their title defence.
Howe remains nonplussed by football's sack culture, and insisted every Premier League boss' job must be on the line if Conte faces an uncertain future.
"Well if that's the case we've all got problems,'' said Howe of rumours Conte faced a precarious position, ahead of Bournemouth hosting Chelsea at Dean Court on Saturday.