Howe I’d go to war

EDDIE HOWE is regarded as one of the Premier League’s most mildmannered managers. But the Bournemouth boss insists he would not be afraid to get embroiled in an Antonio Conte-jose Mourinho-style war of words if he had to. Ahead of his side’s clash with Arsenal today, Howe (right) said: “Like everybody, I’ve been listening to it. I wouldn’t take it so seriously. It is two people at the very top trying to win psychological points and preparing teams for battle against future opposition. “It’s entertaining. I’m just intrigued to look at it from my perspective as a manager. You just don’t know what situation you will be in where you feel you have to protect your team.”