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'It's a horrible feeling right now... it's very, very painful': Eddie Howe admits Bournemouth's defeat to Southampton is a 'cruel' blow to their survival hopes as Aaron Ramsdale reveals Cherries are 'dead on their feet'

Eddie Howe has revealed Bournemouth's 2-0 defeat to Southampton was 'very painful'.

The Cherries could be relegated to the Championship if Watford get a point against Manchester City on Tuesday.

Danny Ings and Che Adams both scored for the Saints and Howe admitted his disappointment.

Eddie Howe has revealed Bournemouth's 2-0 defeat to Southampton was 'very painful'
The Saints went ahead in the first half after Danny Ings struck beyond Aaron Ramsdale

The Saints went ahead in the first half after Danny Ings struck beyond Aaron Ramsdale

'Really disappointing for the players today. I thought they gave everything. Could have been very different,' Howe told BT Sport.