Bournemouth cling-on against Huddersfield to continue great run
Two early goals helped Bournemouth end its four-game losing streak in the Premier League with a 2-1 win over Huddersfield on Tuesday that moved it provisionally up to sixth place.
Callum Wilson scored after just five minutes and Ryan Fraser added the second in the 22nd as Eddie Howe's side got back on track following losses to Newcastle, Manchester United, Arsenal and Manchester City in recent weeks.
However, it had to work hard to see out the win after Terence Kongolo pulled a goal back with a header shortly before the break.
The visitors pushed for an equalizer in the second half but lacked a cutting edge despite having 21 shots on goal. It was Huddersfield's ninth defeat of the season, leaving it hovering just above the relegation zone.
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Bournemouth make two changes from the side that stood up to, but ultimately were undone by Manchester City at the weekend.
Jefferson Lerma had a one-match suspension but joins David Brooks in midfield. Andrew Surman and Tyrone Mings drop to the bench.
As for Huddersfield they make one change from the side that lost to Brighton. The Terriers appeal against Steve Mounie's red card was dismissed Laurent Depoitre comes in.
Brighton make two changes from the team that beat Huddersfield at the weekend. Bruno who was injured in that game is out and Florin Andone drops to the bench. Glenn Murray and right-back Martin Montoya take their places.
Crystal Palace make no changes form the team that started in the 2-0 win over Burnley at the weekend.
West Ham make three changes to the side that won 3-0 at Newcastle on Saturday.
Aaron Cresswell and Fabian Balbuena are injured though Balbuena is on the bench. Pablo Zabaleta is also out as Michail Antonio, Arthur Masuaku and Angelo Ogbonna come into the side.
Cardiff make just one change from Friday night's team that beat Wolves. Joe Bennett comes in for Josh Murphy.
Watford make three changes from their weekend defeat to Leicester.
Etienne Capoue, Gerard Deulofeu and Adrian Mariappa drop out as captain Troy Deeney, defender Christian Kabasele and England midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah come in.
Pep Guardiola makes six changes to Manchester City's starting line-up.
Raheem Sterling and Ilkay Gundogan are on the bench with Riyad Mahrez and David Silva returning to the starting line-up for the pair.
Kyle Walker, Vincent Kompany, John Stones and Fabian Delph come in as Guardiola elects for a completely different back four from Saturday's win over Bournemouth.
Sergio Aguero is not in the squad as he is still injured.
There has been plenty of goals in previous fixtures between the two teams. Bournemouth won 4-0 last November with Callum Wilson scoring a hat-trick.
Huddersfield then bagged 4 in the return fixture in February a the Terriers triumphed 4-1.
Even when these team competed in the Championship there were goals galore as Huddersfield won 5-1 in August 2013, James Vaughan scored a hat-trick on that day.
And on the first day of the 2014-15 season Eddie Howe's side romped to a 4-0 away win.
So based on the evidence we could be in a a spectacle at the Vitality Stadium.
Things don't look too good for Cardiff tonight. Although they come into the match on the back of a win on Friday night their manager, Neil Warnock, hasn't won in 12 visits to London in the Premier League, losing 10 and drawing 2.
Huddersfield have a couple of good chances as Florent Hadergjonaj gets into the box down the right before shooting after getting on the end of a cross by Mooy.
Hadergjonaj gets in the box again but this time puts the ball high and wide to the left of the goal following a corner.
Ryan Fraser whips the ball into the centre of the box and Callum Wilson rises above everyone else and heads the ball into the middle of the net to give Bournemouth the lead.
Bournemouth vs Huddersfield kicks off at 19:45 (GMT) on Tuesday 4th December.
Where can I watch?
Bournemouth vs Huddersfield will not be televised, but you can follow the action via the IndySport”s live blog.
Ryan Fraser has been in high-flying form for Bournemouth this season (Getty)
Player to watch…
Ryan Fraser: The Scot’s dynamism and trickery has been one of the highlights of Bournemouth’s season. He’s already been directly involved in 11 goals (4 goals 11 assists). Reliance on one player for goals is never healthy, but in Fraser, top scorer Callum Wilson has a worthy supporting act.
Form Guide:
Bournemouth: WLLLL
Huddersfield: LWDWL
Odds:
Bournemouth: 4/6
Draw:13/5
Huddersfield: 4/1
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