AFC Bournemouth v Liverpool

Match preview

16 Dec 2017
Jermain Defoe, AFC Bournemouth
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AFC Bournemouth have no fresh injury concerns ahead of Sunday's match.

Defender Tyrone Mings (back), who has been out since September, has seen a specialist after suffering a setback with his recovery.

Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana is back in contention having returned to full training.

Goalkeeper Simon Mignolet is set to return, Daniel Sturridge is a doubt and Joel Matip and Alberto Moreno remain sidelined.

Did you know?

Only one Premier League fixture last season had more goals scored than AFC Bournemouth v Liverpool (11) and that was Crystal Palace v Swansea (12).

Liverpool are unbeaten in their last eight matches in the Premier League (W5 D3), their longest run without defeat in the competition since 11 matches in November 2016.

Jermain Defoe has scored three goals in his last three PL matches against Liverpool, one more than he scored in his first 20 against them (2).

Mohamed Salah needs one more goal to become the first Liverpool player to score 20+ in all competitions in a season since Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge both did so in 2013/14.

What the managers say

Eddie Howe: "We know how big a challenge it will be, Liverpool have added quality and in attack, they excel with their pace, technique and movement."

See: Howe - We have to be brave

Jurgen Klopp: "I saw Bournemouth playing at Manchester United, and it was really good how they played. Clear structure, good defending, good football playing team. I have big respect for what they are doing."

See: Klopp explains rotation policy

Referee: Andre Marriner
Assistants:
 Simon Beck, Scott Ledger
Fourth official:
 Kevin Friend

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