Despite Bournemouth closing the Premier League table, the fight for survival is in full swing among the bottom six clubs. And hope is not yet lost for the Cherries, who are just three points clear of Leicester in 15th place. Gary O’Neill’s men are sitting on the bottom after conceding the decisive goal in the 97th minute against Arsenal and losing 2:3 on the last matchday despite being 2:0 up. For the third time this season they were leading in the score and in the end, having such an advantage, they were defeated. The main problem of the team is the worst defense in the league, which conceded the most in the last minutes. For 25 rounds there are five victories and six peaceful outcomes on account of “bosco”, which corresponds to 21 points and 20th position in the standings. Today Zabarny, Tavernye, Kelly, Vina, Stanisla and Brooks, who has a hip injury, will not be able to help their team.
Liverpool may still be in seventh heaven after scoring their biggest 7:0 victory over archrivals Manchester United last time. This score was not far from their 9:0 thrashing of Bournemouth in the first leg at Anfield. What’s more, the Reds have scored a whopping 28 goals and only conceded once in that time. Such a dominant performance should give the Reds confidence to extend their five-match unbeaten streak in the Premier League, which has propelled them back into the top five. Another win in this duel would see them jump over Tottenham Hotspur to fourth place. After 25 rounds Jurgen Klopp’s wards have 12 victories and six peaceful outcomes, which corresponds to 42 points and fifth position in the standings. Today in the infirmary are Thiago, Ramsay, Diaz, Gomez, Arthur and Keita, who has a bruised leg.
