An away clash at Bournemouth might not have been underlined as a major obstacle in Liverpool's pursuit of the Premier League title but Saturday's clash on the south coast suddenly looks anything but a relaxed trip to the seaside.
They will want to stay within their own budget, with regards to transfer fees and salaries, but Bournemouth are a lot more competitive than people realise. They have managed to find really good players along the way anyway and it is why they are in the position they are this season.
BOURNEMOUTH have defied expectations to be one of the Premier League’s great heavy-hitting underdogs so far this season. Under Andoni Iraola’s tutelage, the Cherries find themselves
For now, fans should recognise they are living through the best period in Bournemouth's history - and enjoy the ride.
As far Arne Slot is concerned there iss no such thing as a meaningless match and certainly not in the Champions League. In tonight's final game in the opening section of the Champions League, Liverpool could make it eight wins from eight if they can beat PSV Eindhoven.
After another masterful performance at the weekend, Bournemouth's stunning season is discussed on The Totally Football Show
The latest Cherries: Unpicked has landed and on this week's show, Jordan Clark and former defender Joe Partington take a look back at Bournemouth's impressive 5-0 win over Nottingham Forest.
It's easy to forget that Bournemouth were on the verge of going out of business just 17 years ago. They owed over £2m to the bank, they were in the bottom division, and they were given a 17 point deduction.
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Bournemouth's current squad is a tribute to the recruitment team, including former sporting director Richard Hughes, who is now at Liverpool, and his long-time assistant Simon Francis, who has carried on the good work after taking over.
Chelsea have high hopes for Filip Jorgensen, who has been their second choice for most of this season, and for Mike Penders, the Genk goalkeeper who will join them in the summer, so it’s unlikely they will sign another goalkeeper in this transfer window.