Premier League updates from the 12.30 GMT kick-offCan anyone stop Man City from winning the Premier League?Email Barry your thoughts or via Twitter @bglendenning 11.48am GMT Some conspicuous absentees: Joe Gomez is out for Liverpool with a fractured leg, while Sadio Mane has also failed to recover from from a foot injury, despite making the trip to Bournemouth. Xherdan Shaqiri starts in his place, while Joel Matip partners Virgil van Dijk in defence. Elsewhere, Fabinho, Naby Keita, Roberto Firmino and Mo Salah return to the starting line-up, with Alberto Moreno, Divock Origi, Jordan Henderson and Daniel Sturridge making way from the team that laboured to victory against Burnley in midweek. In the Bournemouth ranks, Callum Wilson is notable absentee. Junior Stanislas comes in for the striker. In midfield, Andrew Surman replaces Lewis Cook, who has been sidelined with a serious knee injury. 11.34am GMT AFC Bournemouth: Begovic, Francis, Steve Cook, Ake, Daniels, Stanislas, Lerma, Surman, Fraser, Brooks, King.Subs: Boruc, Pugh, Mousset, Ibe, Defoe, Rico, Mings. 11.31am GMT From Nick Miller’s match preview: Jürgen Klopp will have to do without Joe Gomez, who broke his leg against Burnley on Wednesday, while Dejan Lovren also misses out. Joël Matip will partner Virgil van Dijk. Sadio Mané is doubtful too, so this could be the first test of Liverpool’s strength in depth. Can Bournemouth, back to winning ways after a four-game losing streak, take advantage? Related: Bournemouth v Liverpool: match preview 11.10am GMT Greetings one and all. Welcome to our minute-by-minute coverage of what promises to be an intriguing clash between Bournemouth and Liverpool at the Vitality Stadium. Almost two years ago to the day, these sides served up an absolute thriller, with Bournemouth running out winners by the odd goal of seven. More recently, Liverpool won both Premier League encounters with Bournemouth comfortably, but seem unlikely to have it all their own way this afternoon against an attractive, attacking side that has turned plenty of heads this season. Kick off is at 12.30pm (GMT), but stay tuned for team news and build-up in the meantime. Continue readingreadfullarticle
