Pre-Match: Bournemouth V Liverpool 21st Jan 16:30

Bournemouth’s great run to finish 2023 made its way into 2024 when they came from 2-0 down to beat Queens Park Rangers 3-2 in their FA Cup third-round tie. Andoni Iraola’s men will now aim to begin this year's Premier League in similarly positive fashion, having won an incredible six of their last eight completed top-flight matches (D1, L1).

Those 19 points were the most that any Premier League outfit secured in that period - one more than upcoming opponents Liverpool. However, that’s about the only aspect where Bournemouth have got the better of their visitors this season as they aim to avoid losing a third game against them in 2023/24 after defeat in the league and EFL Cup. Confidence of doing so is bound to be low considering the Cherries have lost each of their nine Premier League encounters against teams starting the day as table toppers.

Still, Liverpool will be wary of their hosts going unbeaten in their fifth straight home league match (W3, D1), underlining that a ninth win in ten league H2Hs isn’t a certainty (L1). The Reds have looked particularly menacing recently though, having begun the year with a victory in each of the three domestic competitions.

At the start of that streak was a record-breaking 4-2 triumph over Newcastle United as Liverpool amassed an xG of 7.27 according to Opta - the highest such figure by a side in a Premier League game since the statistic was first used in 2010/11! Mohamed Salah - now on international duty - helped them over the line in that Newcastle game, but Liverpool fans may not miss him as much as they would have feared, as they’re interestingly unbeaten in the ten top-flight matches he’s missed since joining the club (W7, D3).

Players to watch: Dominic Solanke will look to haunt his old employers by becoming the first Bournemouth player to net in four consecutive Premier League home games.

Liverpool may gift Luis Díaz a 50th Premier League outing in a fixture he seems to enjoy, having scored three times in his two previous appearances against Bournemouth.

Hot stat: Liverpool substitutes have contributed 30 goal involvements in all competitions this term - the most of any Premier League side.

NB: Team no longer available

Bournemouth’s great run to finish 2023 made its way into 2024 when they came from 2-0 down to beat Queens Park Rangers 3-2 in their FA Cup third-round tie. Andoni Iraola’s men will now aim to begin this year's Premier League in similarly positive fashion, having won an incredible six of their last eight completed top-flight matches (D1, L1).

Those 19 points were the most that any Premier League outfit secured in that period - one more than upcoming opponents Liverpool. However, that’s about the only aspect where Bournemouth have got the better of their visitors this season as they aim to avoid losing a third game against them in 2023/24 after defeat in the league and EFL Cup. Confidence of doing so is bound to be low considering the Cherries have lost each of their nine Premier League encounters against teams starting the day as table toppers.

Still, Liverpool will be wary of their hosts going unbeaten in their fifth straight home league match (W3, D1), underlining that a ninth win in ten league H2Hs isn’t a certainty (L1). The Reds have looked particularly menacing recently though, having begun the year with a victory in each of the three domestic competitions.

At the start of that streak was a record-breaking 4-2 triumph over Newcastle United as Liverpool amassed an xG of 7.27 according to Opta - the highest such figure by a side in a Premier League game since the statistic was first used in 2010/11! Mohamed Salah - now on international duty - helped them over the line in that Newcastle game, but Liverpool fans may not miss him as much as they would have feared, as they’re interestingly unbeaten in the ten top-flight matches he’s missed since joining the club (W7, D3).

Players to watch: Dominic Solanke will look to haunt his old employers by becoming the first Bournemouth player to net in four consecutive Premier League home games.

Liverpool may gift Luis Díaz a 50th Premier League outing in a fixture he seems to enjoy, having scored three times in his two previous appearances against Bournemouth.

Hot stat: Liverpool substitutes have contributed 30 goal involvements in all competitions this term - the most of any Premier League side.

NB: Team no longer available

I'd go with Diaz on the right, Jota left and Gakpo in false 9 tbh mate. If nunez starts I'd put him left, Diaz right and Diogo central.

Just need to get out of there with 3 points anyway we can. We can't afford a slip up before city come to anfield.

I'd go with Diaz on the right, Jota left and Gakpo in false 9 tbh mate. If nunez starts I'd put him left, Diaz right and Diogo central.

Just need to get out of there with 3 points anyway we can. We can't afford a slip up before city come to anfield.

You're right, we need every point available but with injuries and international duties, we're thin on options.

You're right, we need every point available but with injuries and international duties, we're thin on options.

That's what I'm worried about. Hoping Dom might be at least on the bench here if not ready to start. Klopps presser will be interesting today.

That's what I'm worried about. Hoping Dom might be at least on the bench here if not ready to start. Klopps presser will be interesting today.

Fingers crossed.

Jürgen Klopp does not expect any of our injured players to be back in time for Sunday. Unfortunately.

Let's go out and win at Bournemouth to consolidate our top spot in the Premiership. 2  0 for the Reds.

Bournemouth’s great run to finish 2023 made its way into 2024 when they came from 2-0 down to beat Queens Park Rangers 3-2 in their FA Cup third-round tie. Andoni Iraola’s men will now aim to begin this year's Premier League in similarly positive fashion, having won an incredible six of their last eight completed top-flight matches (D1, L1).

Those 19 points were the most that any Premier League outfit secured in that period - one more than upcoming opponents Liverpool. However, that’s about the only aspect where Bournemouth have got the better of their visitors this season as they aim to avoid losing a third game against them in 2023/24 after defeat in the league and EFL Cup. Confidence of doing so is bound to be low considering the Cherries have lost each of their nine Premier League encounters against teams starting the day as table toppers.

Still, Liverpool will be wary of their hosts going unbeaten in their fifth straight home league match (W3, D1), underlining that a ninth win in ten league H2Hs isn’t a certainty (L1). The Reds have looked particularly menacing recently though, having begun the year with a victory in each of the three domestic competitions.

At the start of that streak was a record-breaking 4-2 triumph over Newcastle United as Liverpool amassed an xG of 7.27 according to Opta - the highest such figure by a side in a Premier League game since the statistic was first used in 2010/11! Mohamed Salah - now on international duty - helped them over the line in that Newcastle game, but Liverpool fans may not miss him as much as they would have feared, as they’re interestingly unbeaten in the ten top-flight matches he’s missed since joining the club (W7, D3).

Players to watch: Dominic Solanke will look to haunt his old employers by becoming the first Bournemouth player to net in four consecutive Premier League home games.

Liverpool may gift Luis Díaz a 50th Premier League outing in a fixture he seems to enjoy, having scored three times in his two previous appearances against Bournemouth.

Hot stat: Liverpool substitutes have contributed 30 goal involvements in all competitions this term - the most of any Premier League side.

NB: Team no longer available

Pretty much the line-up I expect.

Pretty much the line-up I expect.

I wouldn't bet against Harvey starting left forward again.

I wouldn't bet against Harvey starting left forward again.

Possibly aye. Although he is better in MF now I think. Could mean Jones & Harvey in MF, cos Grav has been pretty hit and miss

Possibly aye. Although he is better in MF now I think. Could mean Jones & Harvey in MF, cos Grav has been pretty hit and miss

Only reason Elliott should be anywhere near front 3 is if Bradley is bombing on behind him

I wouldn't bet against Harvey starting left forward again.

Played on the right didn't he last game

Solanke unavailable for the game apparently

Solanke unavailable for the game apparently

Ooohh this is good news if true. He's on fire.

Solanke unavailable for the game apparently

Just as well, sold too early. Much better player than we thought. We need to be sharp and energetic. Very tight hard fought match in the offing, will need bout 14 players to beat them.

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Just as well, sold too early. Much better player than we thought. We need to be sharp and energetic. Very tight hard fought match in the offing, will need bout 14 players to beat them.

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And with Tierney we will need to score 5 to score 2. Something tells me he will cause us alot of issues again.

Played on the right didn't he last game

Sorry that's what I meant

Solanke unavailable for the game apparently

Where'd you see that pal?

Where'd you see that pal?

Yeah ... quick look round the net and seeing nothing to suggest he isn't playing.

Solanke unavailable for the game apparently

Sure you ain't getting confused with a another played  named Dominic

Just as well, sold too early. Much better player than we thought. We need to be sharp and energetic. Very tight hard fought match in the offing, will need bout 14 players to beat them.

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He’s scored a few goals he’s hardly setting the league on fire , would he had of been getting much game time given our forward line over the last few years doubt it

Sure you ain't getting confused with a another played  named Dominic

Yeah I think I fu**ed that up - ignore me everyone.

He’s scored a few goals he’s hardly setting the league on fire , would he had of been getting much game time given our forward line over the last few years doubt it

And he’ll have konate or VVD to deal with as well. Not your big standard cb’s are they 😊