Bournemouth vs Liverpool TV channel, kick-off time, team news and more ahead of Premier League fixture
Everything you need to know ahead of the opening Premier League fixture of the weekend
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Your support makes all the difference.Bournemouth will be out for revenge when they host Liverpool in the Premier League this afternoon.
The Cherries were thrashed 9-0 by Liverpool in the reverse fixture earlier this season, with Jurgen Klopp’s side claiming another huge win on Sunday as they embarrassed Manchester United 7-0 at Anfield.
The Reds are now looking for consistency to fuel their top-four bid. Liverpool are unbeaten in five in the Premier League, and haven’t conceded a goal during that run, but their season has been marked by false dawns.
Bournemouth come into the fixture bottom of the Premier League after Southampton’s victory over Leicester last weekend. Gary O’Neil’s side meanwhile threw away a two-goal lead to lose at leaders Arsenal.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Bournemouth vs Liverpool?
The match will kick off at 12:30pm GMT on Saturday 11 March.
How can I watch it and is there a live stream?
It will be shown live on BT Sport 1, with coverage starting from 11:30 am. BT Sport customers can also stream the match live on the BT Sport website and mobile app.
What is the team news?
Jefferson Lerma could return for Bournemouth but Marcus Tavernier and Hamed Traore are out. Lewis Cook is available.
Liverpool have no fresh injury concerns. Luis Diaz, Thiago and Joe Gomez all still unavailable.
Predicted line-ups
Bournemouth: Neto; Smith, Mepham, Stephens, Senesi, Zemura; Ouattara, Billing, Cook, Semenyo; Solanke
Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Henderson, Elliott; Salah, Gakpo, Nunez
Odds
Bournemouth: 13/2
Draw: 4/1
Liverpool: 2/5
Prediction
Bournemouth 0-2 Liverpool
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