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Bournemouth v Liverpool: match preview

Bournemouth v Liverpool
Bournemouth v Liverpool: probable starters in bold, contenders in light

Bournemouth face the unenviable task of a visit from high-flying Liverpool. Jürgen Klopp’s side are in dominant form, manifested in a 15-match unbeaten run in all competitions that the German will expect to be extended. However, without Philippe Coutinho to terrorise his defenders, Eddie Howe can find some solace. The focus for Bournemouth will be finding attacking flair of their own after scoring just three goals in five matches, since putting six past Hull in October. Graham Searles

Kick-off Sunday 1.30pm

Venue Vitality Stadium

Last season Bournemouth 1 Liverpool 2

Live Sky Sports 1

Referee Robert Madley

This season G9, Y45, R0, 5.00 cards per game

Odds H 4-1 A 4-5 D 3-1

Bournemouth

Subs from Allsop, Boruc, Jordan, Afobe, Hyndman, Gradel, Grabban, Mings, Mousset, M Wilson, Fraser, Gosling, S Cook, Daniels, Ibe

Doubtful Boruc (back), Daniels (hip), Stanislas (match fitness)

Injured L Cook (ankle, Jan), Surman (hamstring, unknown)

Suspended None

Form WDLLWL

Discipline Y25 R1

Leading scorer C Wilson 4

Liverpool

Subs from Mignolet, Manninger, Can, Klavan, Moreno, Lucas, Stewart, Randall, Grujic, Brannagan, Ejaria, Gomez, Alexander-Arnold, Woodburn

Doubtful Firmino (calf), Lallana (groin)

Injured Coutinho (ankle, 31 Dec), Ojo (back, Jan), Ings (knee, May), Sturridge (calf, unknown)

Suspended None

Form DWWWDW

Discipline Y19 R0

Leading scorer Mané 6

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