Bournemouth manager Gary O’Neil was delighted with his team’s performance in their 1-0 win over fellow Premier League relegation rivals Leicester. The victory was a vital one for the Cherries, who are now just two points from safety. O’Neil praised his players for their composure and determination throughout the match.
“I thought we showed good calmness and composure,” said O’Neil. “We had to defend well and be disciplined, and I think we did that. We had to be patient and wait for our chances, and when they came we took them.”
The winning goal came in the second half, when Junior Stanislas fired home from the edge of the box. It was a crucial strike, and O’Neil was pleased with the way his team responded to the pressure.
“We had to stay focused and keep believing,” he said. “We knew that if we kept going we would get our chance, and that’s what happened. We got the goal and then defended really well to make sure we got the three points.”
The result was a huge boost for Bournemouth, who are now just two points away from safety. O’Neil believes that the win will give his side a huge confidence boost as they look to secure their Premier League status for another season.
“It’s a big result for us,” he said. “It’s a huge confidence boost and it gives us a real chance of staying up. We have some tough games coming up, but if we can keep playing like this then I’m sure we can get the points we need.”
The win over Leicester was a huge result for Bournemouth, and one which could prove to be decisive in their battle against relegation. O’Neil was delighted with his team’s performance, and believes that it shows they have what it takes to stay in the Premier League.
“It was a great performance from us,” he said. “We showed great composure and determination, and that’s what we need if we’re going to stay up. We have some tough games coming up, but if we can keep playing like this then I’m sure we can get the points we need.”
The win over Leicester has given Bournemouth a huge boost in their fight against relegation, and O’Neil believes that his team now have the confidence and belief to stay in the Premier League. With just two points separating them from safety, they will be hoping to build on this result in the coming weeks and months.