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Scott Parker demands his Bournemouth players become 'horrible' to play against after dream return to the Premier League... but the Cherries boss is growing frustrated at the lack of depth in his squad

Bournemouth boss Scott Parker has urged his players to develop a 'nasty streak' and become 'horrible' to play against in order to compete in the Premier League.

The newly-promoted Cherries - Championship runners-up last term - enjoyed a dream top-flight return thanks to Saturday's 2-0 win over Aston Villa.

Goals from Jefferson Lerma and Kieffer Moore earned the physical hosts victory at Vitality Stadium and Parker wants to maintain the intimidating approach.

Scott Parker believes his Bournemouth side need to develop a 'nasty streak' this season

'Coming here needs to be uncomfortable,' he said. 'Teams need to be coming away from here knowing they've been in a right game and they need to feel that constantly really.