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Bournemouth vs Liverpool: TV Channel, Kick-Off Time and How to Watch Premier League Clash
Everything you need to know ahead of today's Premier League fixture between Bournemouth and Liverpool, as the Reds aim to extend their impressive unbeaten run.
Match Preview: Liverpool's European Form Meets Bournemouth's Home Challenge
Liverpool return to Premier League action this weekend with a trip to the Vitality Stadium to face Bournemouth, looking to build upon their thirteen-match unbeaten streak across all competitions. Their last league outing resulted in a somewhat disappointing 1-1 draw with Burnley, but they demonstrated their quality midweek with a commanding 3-0 away victory against Marseille in the Champions League, marked by Mohamed Salah's return to the side.
That European triumph has propelled Liverpool into the top four of the Champions League's league phase, and manager Arne Slot will be eager for his team to maintain this strong away form. Securing three points against Bournemouth would significantly boost Liverpool's chances of finishing in the Premier League's top four, thereby guaranteeing their place in Europe's premier club competition for the following season.
Despite a promising start to the campaign, Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth currently occupy fourteenth position in the table and have recently lost their talismanic forward Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City. A positive result for the Cherries could elevate them closer to the top half of the standings, providing a more comfortable cushion as the season progresses.
When is Bournemouth vs Liverpool?
The Premier League encounter between Bournemouth and Liverpool is scheduled to kick off at 5:30pm GMT on Saturday 24 January at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth.
How to Watch the Match on TV and Online
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Comprehensive coverage begins at 5:00pm GMT, thirty minutes before kick-off. Subscribers to NOW TV can also live stream the game on various mobile devices, ensuring fans don't miss a moment of the action wherever they are.
Team News and Injury Updates
Bournemouth face significant challenges in their attacking department, with Justin Kluivert, David Brooks, Ben Gannon Doak, and Enes Unal all ruled out due to injury. Additionally, Tyler Adams remains sidelined with a serious knee issue, further depleting the Cherries' options.
For Liverpool, Federico Chiesa is considered "50-50" to feature after picking up a knock during the warm-up ahead of the Marseille clash, which forced him to withdraw from the bench. Ibrahima Konate is likely to be absent as he deals with a family bereavement, while Alexander Isak continues his recovery and remains unavailable. Conor Bradley is sidelined for the remainder of the season following a knee injury sustained at Arsenal.
Predicted Line-ups for Both Sides
Bournemouth predicted XI: Petrovic; Smith, Hill, Senesi, Truffert; Cook, Scott; Jimenez, Kroupi, Adli; Evanilson.
Liverpool predicted XI: Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike.
