AFC Bournemouth 0-0 Leicester City: Three things we learned

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Asmir Begovic of AFC Bournemouth punches the ball out during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Leicester City at Vitality Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) /

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BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 30: Harry Maguire and Wes Morgan of Leicester City jump for the header during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Leicester City at Vitality Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) /

Flirting with relegation

We’ve been avoiding the relegation talk all this time, but after today’s result, avoiding relegation, not finishing in the top half is what has to be the target – at least for now. They may be two completely disparate aims designed for two different sets of teams, but that’s how things are for Craig Shakespeare’s side.

It’s a good squad but a squad that requires more nurturing to grind out the results that Leicester City want to be getting. At the moment, they must be realistic and not get too much ahead of themselves.