Bournemouth host Liverpool in the Premier League today in a huge fixture. The Cherries are on the up and are dreaming about European qualification in at least some capacity, having recently made light work of the equally as impressive Newcastle and Nottingham Forest. Three points at home to the League leaders would be another huge statement of intent.
Still, Arne Slot’s side have answered pretty much every question asked of them this season. Well in control of the title race, the Reds were able to rest and rotate for Wednesday’s rather inconsequential Champions League defeat away at PSV.
However, despite Liverpool’s success this season, this is likely to be a huge test. Bournemouth are flying right now and have little to fear, albeit Slot’s side do have to be seen as slight favourites considering their lofty League position. Follow all the action LIVE with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Bournemouth vs Liverpool latest news
Kick-off time and venue: 3pm GMT; Vitality Stadium
TV channel and live stream: Not available in the UK
Bournemouth team news: Luis Sinisterra a doubt
Liverpool team news: Mohamed Salah expected to return
Prediction: Liverpool to win
Arne Slot confirms Federico Chiesa progress at Liverpool
12:42 , Jonathan Gorrie
Arne Slot has confirmed Federico Chiesa is in line for more of a first-team role at Liverpool.
Chiesa, who moved to Merseyside in August, started his second match in all competitions on Wednesday when a much-changed Liverpool lost 3-2 at Dutch side PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League.
The 27-year-old Italy international played the full 90 minutes against PSV, winning a penalty to give Liverpool a first-half lead through Cody Gakpo.
Bournemouth vs Liverpool: Latest Premier League odds today
12:35 , Jonathan Gorrie
Bournemouth to win: 18/5
Draw: 16/5
Liverpool to win: 7/10
Odds via Betfair and subject to change.
Bournemouth vs Liverpool: Head to head (h2h) history and results
12:35 , Jonathan Gorrie
Bournemouth wins: 2
Draws: 3
Liverpool wins: 18
Bournemouth vs Liverpool: Premier League score prediction today
12:32 , Jonathan Gorrie
It’s going to be a major test for Liverpool, albeit they have passed most of them so far this season.
Liverpool to win, 2-1.
Liverpool team news vs Bournemouth today
12:31 , Jonathan Gorrie
The Reds left the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luis Diaz, Mohamed Salah, Alexis Mac Allister and Virgil van Dijk at home for the trip to PSV. All are expected to return here, while Joe Gomez is also back in training for Liverpool. Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota have also trained, although Curtis Jones is out.
Bournemouth team news vs Liverpool today
12:31 , Jonathan Gorrie
The hosts will not have any of their injured players back for this game, although Marcus Tavernier returned last week. Luis Sinisterra is back in training but Saturday could come too soon.
Bournemouth vs Liverpool: TV channel and live stream for Premier League today
12:31 , Jonathan Gorrie
TV channel and live stream: The game will not be broadcast in the UK as it takes place behind the 3pm blackout imposed across English football.
Free highlights: Supporters, however, will be able to watch highlights on Match of the Day for free when it airs on BBC One at 10.30pm GMT on Saturday.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Welcome
12:22 , Jonathan Gorrie
Good afternoon and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Bournemouth’s Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Kick-off from the Vitality Stadium is at 3pm GMT.
