Elphick reveals how Bournemouth's tactical masterclass dismantled Southampton

He acknowledged that they started the match with a strong and assertive approach to catch the opposition off guard.

Following a 3-1 victory at the Vitality Stadium, the Bournemouth assistant addressed the press, highlighting the team's remarkable early performance that gave them a 3-0 lead by halftime.

“When you come up against a different style, such contrast in styles, it was built up before the game quite a bit,” he said after the 3-1 win.

“They've tried to obviously prove that our style was suited to the way they want to play.

“So, it was for us when we saw it, as I say, it was a time to go real aggressive and try to capitalise on that, which I thought we did to a t.”