As the Premier League title race heats up, Liverpool will face a stern test when they travel to the Vitality Stadium to take on an in-form Bournemouth side on Saturday.
The Cherries have been one of the surprise packages of the season, sitting just one point outside the top four after an impressive run of form.
Andoni Iraola’s men will be aiming to extend their unbeaten league streak to 12 games and potentially leapfrog Manchester City in the standings.
However, Arne Slot’s Liverpool remain the league leaders, six points clear of Arsenal with a game in hand.
The Reds are the only team in the division yet to lose an away match this term, but they will need to be at their best to overcome a resilient Bournemouth outfit.
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Bournemouth will still be without injured duo Evanilson and Enes Unal, while Marcos Senesi, James Hill, Julian Araujo and Julio Soler are also sidelined.
However, Alex Scott, Luis Sinisterra and Adam Smith are nearing returns.
Liverpool, on the other hand, welcome back Joe Gomez from a hamstring issue, but Diogo Jota remains unavailable. The availability of Curtis Jones is uncertain due to a knock sustained in midweek.
Predicted Lineups
Bournemouth: (4-2-3-1)
Kepa;
Cook, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez;
Christie, Adams;
Brooks, Kluivert, Semenyo;
Ouattara
Liverpool: (4-2-3-1)
Alisson;
Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson;
Gravenberch, Mac Allister;
Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo;
Diaz
Despite Bournemouth’s impressive home form, Liverpool’s greater squad depth and rested key players could prove the difference. The visitors are tipped to edge a tight encounter and maintain their Premier League title charge.
