Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has insisted that his team can build on their impressive league positionafter they beat reigning Premier League champions Leicester City on Tuesday evening.
The Cherries were indebted to Marc Pugh, who smashed home a sweet half-volley from inside the area to give his team all three points.
The victory means that Howe's side move back into the top half of the table and continue their impressive home form which has seen them win five matches already at the Vitality stadium this season.
Marc Pugh's first-half strike lifts Bournemouth to 8th in the #PL table #BOULEI pic.twitter.com/nLjr72vbIe
Speaking after the match, the Bournemouth manager was quick to praise his players for theirresponse following last weekend's defeat at Burnley and insisted that there is more to come from his team.
Howe told the clubwebsite: "It was very much a good response from Saturday's result," he said.
"I think the most pleasing thing is this season, we have the ability to respond to set backs very well, and that's a really good sign for the future.
"We've been in the Premier League a while, but it's a nice thing to say (that the Cherries are eighth).
Back to back home wins ✅
Up to eighth ✅
First clean sheet in four ✅#afcb � pic.twitter.com/NGq7ZytxUj
"The team this season is growing, getting better and there's a lot more to come. Other people may sit back and look at the table but I'm looking to achieve more, starting with Southampton next weekend."
Howe was then quick to turn his attention to the night'smatch-winner, Marc Pugh, who marked his first Premier League start of the season with a goal. The winger missed the beginning of the campaignthrough injury and had only made a handful of substitute appearances before Tuesday's victory.
It's an amazing feeling. We were superb today from one to 11" - Marc Pugh #BOULEI pic.twitter.com/4fV7NSMQMn
And after proving the difference against the Foxes,Pugh's boss was understandablyfull of praise for him as he commendedthe player's professionalattitude.
Howe added:"Marc was magnificent tonight, it was a performance that shows everything what I look in in a Bournemouth player.
"He was out of the squad, not just out the team, and he's had to wait and bide his time. He's been a model professional, he's played development games across the country and conducted himself so well. He deserves this more than anyone."