Bolton<\/a> on Wednesday, after insisting his side are ‘absolutely’ safe from the threat of relegation.<\/p>\nThe former Manchester City boss hailed his side\u2019s recent performances, and the way they adapted to the physical threat of Owen Coyle\u2019s men at Craven Cottage, yet has laid down the gauntlet to his side, and challenged them to a top ten finish with four games remaining in the campaign.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the post-match press-conference, Mark Hughes said: \u201cThought we were excellent, it was a different test. At the weekend against Wolves I thought we were excellent in terms of getting the ball down.<\/p>\n
\u201cTonight we had to answer physical questions. People say Bolton have changed how they play, but you know your going to have to deal with Kevin Davies, whose adept at flicking balls on. Thought we dealt with it really well.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe added goals to our play, which is very satisfying for everybody. I felt we were a top 10 side at the start of the season, we\u2019re in the top 10 now. It\u2019s the second occasion this year, now it\u2019s up to us to ensure we remain there until the end of the season.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 47-year-old also reserved praise for midfielder Clint Dempsey, with the American scoring his 11th and 12th Premier League goals of the season against Owen Coyle\u2019s men, before defender Brede Hangeland added a third to ensure all three points.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe Dempsey is really important for us, especially in first part of season. We were struggling and I didn\u2019t feel we had the quality we needed,\u201d Hughes added.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe still made an impact even if he didn\u2019t score he\u2019d create things for someone else.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust lately in a couple games he\u2019s looked tired, you ask yourself should you take him out but you can\u2019t afford to.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hughes is now firmly confident his side have secured their Premier League status for another year, and is hopeful side can continue their unbeaten home record, with their remaining two games at Craven Cottage against Liverpool and Arsenal.<\/p>\n
Asked if his side were now safe, the former Wales boss said: \u201cYes, absolutely. We had poor result here against West Ham when we didn\u2019t perform on the day.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe were in poor position, yet we knew we had awful lot of players coming back. My teams are always stronger in second half of the season.<\/p>\n
\u201cStill got challenges, which is good this time of year. They are two tough games in fairness at home. Yet I want to see where season takes us, there are opportunities to add to our away wins at Sunderland, who may be limited in the numbers they can put on the field.\u201d<\/p>\n
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