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

Four Liverpool players have been absent through injury or illness recently and Arne Slot could not confirm whether they would return against Bournemouth, but did offer positive updates on three of the

Bournemouth are the team in the league challenging any injury narratives. While Andoni Iraola’s side have no new injuries to report and Luis Sinisterra may be in contention for a return pending a late fitness test,

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,

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.

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.

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.

Mohamed Salah scored his 100th Premier League goal for Liverpool fc at Anfield but it was the 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town which was more significant as Arne Slot 's side maintained their stranglehold at the top of the table.

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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.

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 continue their fight for the Premier League title when they make the lengthy trip to Bournemouth.