Bournemouth has endured a torrid time with injuries so far this season but a key player could return against Liverpool after a three-month spell on the sidelines

Liverpool continue their fight for the Premier League title when they make the lengthy trip to Bournemouth. The Reds have established a six-point lead over second-placed Arsenal and even have a game in hand on the Gunners.

Arsenal was second after winning at Wolverhampton 1-0, but third-placed Nottingham Forest was stunned by Bournemouth 5-0 on the south coast. Fourth-placed Newcastle came back from a goal down to beat Southampton 3-1, with Alexander Isak scoring twice.

A contest between two of the Premier League’s scoring leaders is set when Mohamed Salah (first) and Liverpool FC take on AFC Bournemouth and Justin Kluivert (seventh) on Saturday, February

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.

Liverpool face a formidable test this weekend as they travel to Bournemouth, where Arsenal and Manchester City have already suffered defeats this season. Arne Slot’s men are aiming to keep their title charge on course,

PSV Eindhoven's Belgian forward Johan Bakayoko (centre) controls the ball in front of Liverpool's Italian forward Federico Chiesa (right) during the UEFA Champions League, league phase day 8, football match between PSV Eindhoven (NED) and Liverpool FC (ENG) at the the Philips Stadion, in Eindhoven, on January 29, 2025. (Photo: AFP)

Justin Kluivert (£5.5m) scored his second hat-trick of the season this week, registering a massive 22-point haul. He has been great value and now has 10 goals and three assists for the season. He is also Bournemouth’s first-choice penalty taker and, at his price, should be easy to acquire.

Tyler Adams says Bournemouth believe “anything is possible” after moving to within one point of the Champions League places following Saturday’s win over in-form Newcastle United. Bournemouth won 4-1 at St James’ Park following a Justin Kluivert hat-trick and stoppage-time goal from Milos Kerkez to extend their unbeaten run in the Premier League to 10 matches.

Pep Guardiola’s Man City is unbeaten in its last six league games and appears to be steeling itself for the sort of run that has often carried it to titles.

Liverpool has kept up its charge towards the Premier League title by thrashing Ipswich 4-1 and staying six points clear at the top. Mohamed Salah scored his 100th league goal at Anfield and his 23rd overall this season on Saturday.

Liverpool kept up its charge towards the Premier League title by thrashing Ipswich 4-1 and staying ... placed Nottingham Forest was stunned by Bournemouth 5-0 on the south coast.