Liverpool will look to continue their late march up the table with a win away at mid-table Bournemouth on Sunday. Jürgen Klopp's side head in on the back of an extraordinary comeback against Borussia Dortmund in the Europa League, and will certainly be on the hunt for all three points. Though Champions League qualification is now out of sight, fifth-placed rivals Manchester United are still within their grasp.
Liverpool vs. Bournemouth 2016 live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch online
Liverpool will hope to carry their recent momentum into their trip to Bournemouth on Sunday.
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However, they certainly shouldn't expect an easy match. Bournemouth have been one of the quiet revelations of the Premier League season, and unlike the other newly promoted sides, who have stuttered as the season has progressed, they're gathering pace. They find themselves above the likes of Everton and Swansea City in 11th, with young manager Eddie Howe having overseen an extraordinary debut season in the Premier League for the Cherries. They could well surprise Liverpool.
Key player: Roberto Firmino (Liverpool)
Liverpool's young Brazilian attacker Roberto Firmino has enjoyed a quietly impressive season at Anfield, and before long will surely be establishing himself among the Premier League's top performers. Technically superb and with a fine eye for the audacious, he'll likely be tasked with pulling the strings behind Daniel Sturridge in this match. Bournemouth's midfielders will have to work hard to deny him space.
Recent history
These sides have, by extraordinary coincidence, met four times in the last couple of years -- and only once in the league. They’ve clashed twice in the League Cup and once in the FA Cup, with Liverpool winning on all four occasions. However, they’ve won 1-0 on both of their meetings so far this season, so they should know to avoid complacency at all costs.
Bournemouth injuries and suspensions
Out: Tyrone Mings (knee); Harry Arter (Achilles); Benik Afobe (hamstring). In doubt: Adam Smith (hernia).
Liverpool injuries and suspensions
Out: Joe Gomez, Danny Ings (knee); Christian Benteke, Jordan Henderson (knee); Emre Can (suspended). In doubt: None.
Bournemouth will still be without defender Mings, while midfielder Arter and striker Afobe are also sidelined through injury. Fullback Smith is hoping to return from a hernia in time to play.
Liverpool still have a reasonably long injury list, with Benteke and Henderson set to join the long-term injured duo of Gomez and Ings in the stands. Midfielder Can is unavailable due to suspension.
Match date/time: Sunday, 8:30 a.m. ET, 1:30 p.m. local
Venue: Dean Court, Bournemouth, England
TV: DirecTV (US); Sportsnet World (Canada)
Online: NBC Sports Live Extra (US); Sportsnet World Now (Canada)
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