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Bournemouth v Sheffield United: match preview

Bournemouth v Sheffield United
Bournemouth v Sheffield United: probable starters in bold, contenders in light Photograph: x

Sheffield United return to the Premier League for the first time since the 2006-07 season. New signing Oli McBurnie is likely to start as a lone striker for Chris Wilder’s side. Bournemouth start the season with a long injury list but will be confident their new arrivals and experience can guide them to victory. Graham Searles

Saturday 3pm

Venue Vitality Stadium

Last season n/a

Referee Kevin Friend

Last season G27 Y92 R3 3.52 cards/game

Odds H 21-20 A 3-1 D 13-5

BOURNEMOUTH

Subs from Boruc, S Cook, Surman, Solanke, Ibe, Ramsdale, Groeneveld, Smith, Rico, Simpson, Taylor, Butcher, Travers, Dobre

Doubtful None

Injured Francis (knee, Sep), Brooks (ankle, Oct), Gosling (groin, Oct), L Cook (knee, unknown), Kelly (ankle, unknown), Stanislas (knee, unknown)

Suspended None

Discipline Y60 R1 (last season)

Leading scorer Wilson 14 (last season)

SHEFFIELD UNITED

Subs from Moore, Fleck, Sharp, Morrison, Jagielka, McGoldrick, Mousset, K Freeman, Bryan, Stearman, Osborn, Besic, Carruthers

Doubtful None

Injured None

Suspended None

Discipline Y74 R3 (last season)

Leading scorer Sharp 23 (last season)

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