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CloseBournemouth a big one - Slot

Liverpool face a major challenge in their title push today as they take on one of the Premier League’s most impressive overperformers this season in Bournemouth.

Andoni Iraola has worked wonders with the Cherries this season and victory here would lift them into the top four, for a few hours at least, as they battle Manchester City, Newcastle United and Chelsea for a place in Europe next season.

But that will be no easy task against Arne Slot’s Liverpool, who finished on top of the Champions League standings in midweek with a rotated side and arrive fresh on the south coast looking to extend their lead over Arsenal at the top of the table to nine points.

Follow the score and all the latest updates from Bournemouth v Liverpool below.

League leaders visit Andoni Iraoa's impressive Cherries | 3pm kick-off at Vitality StadiumBournemouth without long-term absentees Evanilson and Enes UnalArne Slot returns to strong Liverpool XI after midweek rotationBournemouth: Kepa; Cook, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Christie, Adams; Brooks, Kluivert, Semenyo; Ouattara.Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Luis Diaz, Gakpo.Bournemouth v Liverpool – confirmed line-ups

Bournemouth: Kepa; Cook, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Christie, Adams; Brooks, Kluivert, Semenyo; Ouattara.

Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Luis Diaz, Gakpo.

Lawrence Ostlere1 February 2025 13:50

Bournemouth v Liverpool

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Lawrence Ostlere1 February 2025 13:44

Bournemouth need new striker, says Iraola

The Cherries' top-four credentials will be severely tested against Liverpool today.

Arne Slot's table-toppers are bidding to extend their unbeaten league run to 19 matches, while Iraola's in-form side are undefeated in their last 11.

The Spaniard said: "I'm much more interested in the game we have tomorrow.

But right now it's difficult for us because we are very short."

Lawrence Ostlere1 February 2025 13:42

Bournemouth need new striker, says Iraola

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola insists he still needs a new striker and hopes to bring one in on loan before the transfer window closes.

Iraola's side are currently not struggling for goals after scoring nine in their last two Premier League matches to climb into top-four contention.

Respective 4-1 and 5-0 wins against high-flying rivals Newcastle and Nottingham Forest have lifted the Cherries to within a point of fourth-placed Manchester City.

But Iraola, still keen to add more firepower, said: "Yes we are trying.

The club is working on it."

Andoni Iraola wants new recruits at Bournemouth (Getty Images)

Lawrence Ostlere1 February 2025 13:36

Bournemouth v Liverpool – key stats

Last season: Bournemouth 0-4 Liverpool, Liverpool 3-1 Bournemouth.

Last five league matches: Bournemouth D W D W W; Liverpool W D D W W.

Top scorers (all competitions): Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth) 12; Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) 23.

Match odds: Home win 7-2, away win 4-6, draw 16-5.

Bournemouth’s Justin Kluivert celebrates completing a hat-trick of penalties against Wolves (Nick Potts/PA).

Liverpool’s XI doesn’t get much stronger:

Bournemouth XI: Kepa; Cook, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Christie, Adams; Brooks, Kluivert, Semenyo; Ouattara.

Liverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Diaz, Gakpo

Lawrence Ostlere1 February 2025 13:05

Bournemouth v Liverpool – team news

Bournemouth remain without long-term absentees Evanilson and Enes Unal, along with Marcos Senesi, James Hill, Julian Araujo and Julio Soler.

The big guns should return here, and Joe Gomez, Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez have returned to training - a call will be made on their involvement on matchday.

Lawrence Ostlere1 February 2025 12:50

How to watch Bournemouth v Liverpool

Bournemouth vs Liverpool is due to kick off at 3pm GMT on Saturday 1 February at the Vitality Stadium.

The game is not live on television in the United Kingdom, but extended highlights will be available on Match of the Day.

The programme airs on BBC One from 10.30pm GMT on Saturday evening.

Lawrence Ostlere1 February 2025 12:41

Bournemouth v Liverpool

Liverpool will hope to continue their charge towards a Premier League title as they face a tough away trip to in-form Bournemouth.

Arne Slot’s side were beaten in midweek yet still topped the Champions League standings, and the Merseyside club hold a six-point advantage at the top of the table with one game still in hand.

They will be understandably wary, though, of a home team that have put five goals past Nottingham Forest and four past Newcastle in their last two league outings.

Andoni Iraola continues to do fine work on the south coast and will hope for another significant success here to boost their hopes of securing a European place.

Lawrence Ostlere1 February 2025 12:33

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