Bournemouth host Watford without at least four key players, but most notably their talisman Callum Wilson, who was carried off during last week’s 2-1 defeat at Stoke. As injuries stack up for Eddie Howe, the spotlight will turn to Glenn Murray, the former Crystal Palace forward, to fill the void left by Wilson. Bournemouth supporters will switch their attentions to Mick Cunningham after 55 minutes, in which they will start a minute’s applause in memory of the former club photographer, who collapsed whilst at work during the first half at Stoke. The Hornets ought to know what to expect on the south coast, having duelled with the Cherries for the Championship title last year. They arrive boosted by the news that Ikechi Anya signed a five-year contract at Vicarage Road on Thursday. Ben Fisher
Kick-off Saturday 3pm
Venue Vitality Stadium
Last season Bournemouth 2 Watford 0 (Championship)
Referee M Oliver
This season G7, Y30, R4, 4.8 cards per game
Odds H 11-10 A 12-5 D 12-5
Bournemouth
Subs from Allsop, Federici, Rantie, Smith, MacDonald, Kermogrant, King, Atsu, Stanislas, O’Kane, Cargill, Bennett
Doubtful None
Injured Arter (groin, 10 Oct), Elphick (ankle, 10 Oct), Gradel (knee, Feb), Wilson (knee, Mar), Mings (knee, Jun)
Suspended None
Form LWLDW
Discipline Y15 R0
Leading scorer Wilson 5
Watford
Subs from Arlauskis, Gilmartin, Britos, Oularé, Paredes, Aké, Guedioura, Ibarbo, Berghuis, Holebas, Belkalem, Diamanti, Dyer
Doubtful None
Injured Doyley (neck, Jan), Ekstrand (knee, Feb)
Suspended Behrami (last of three)
Form LWWLD
Discipline Y12 R1
Leading scorer Ighalo 4
