Premier League, Round 5BournemouthBOU 20/09/2026 14:00 LiverpoolLIV Venue Vitality Stadium Referee Michael OliverTable of ContentsPreview for Bournemouth v LiverpoolThe Premier League TableTeam News for Bournemouth v LiverpoolExpected line-ups for Bournemouth v LiverpoolRecent Form & Stats for Bournemouth v LiverpoolWhere to Watch Bournemouth v Liverpool: TV and online streamsPrediction for Bournemouth v LiverpoolPreview for Bournemouth v LiverpoolAndoni Iraola is expecting a difficult game against a dangerous Bournemouth team on his return to the Vitality Stadium on Sunday. Iraola left Bournemouth for Liverpool over the summer after three years on the south coast and will make an emotional first trip back to his former stomping ground this weekend.The Spaniard has made a mixed start to life on Merseyside. They remain unbeaten in the Premier League but have won just one of their opening four games.I dont think theyve changed too much, he said of his former side. Definitely in terms of names. Theyre using mostly the same starting XI, very few changes. They lost Marcos Senesi and theyve signed Antonio Silva, a very similar kind of player.The main ideas and the philosophy I was lucky also to talk to Marco Rose before leaving. It hasnt changed too much. They continue to be very dangerous, a very good team, yes.Iraola will attempt to remain fully focused on the job at hand before the game, adding: I think on the personal side Im really looking forward to meeting and hugging them, players that I love, staff that I have worked with that I appreciate so much. I was pushing for them yesterday when they were playing their first European game. I wish them all the best.But there is another part that is the most important one right now. That we need to go there and win and beat them and be as ruthless as possible. And leave all the talking for after the game.Bournemouth enjoyed a superb 2-1 win at Real Sociedad in the Europa League on Thursday night but Iraola believes his side playing 48 hours earlier, in the EFL Cup against Tottenham, could be a factor.Yes. I think we have an advantage, he said. Most of the time it has been the opposite, we are the team that have played the last, this time we played two days before they played, even though we also played mid-week. There should be an advantage there.But also, I know where we are going and I know the stats they have there. Not only at the stadium, but overall. I think you see all the games theyve lost in a long while, you realise how difficult it is to beat Bournemouth. But I suppose also I have the advantage that I know them very well. And they have the advantage that they know me very well, so, you never know who is with more advantage in that sense.Bournemouth have yet to taste victory in the Premier League under Rose but the former Borussia Dortmund boss is not pressing the panic button just yet.He said: Its just about getting more consequences in both boxes in a couple of situations. The way we play with attitude and confidence all these kind of things are [going] in a good direction. I have learned to be patient. Of course, we are in a situation where we should have forced wins, but you cannot force this by being impatient or being nervous.The Premier League Table Premier League 2026 England #TeamPlayedWonDrawnLostGFGAGDPtsLast 4 1 Arsenal440081712 W W W W 2 Manchester City440082612 W W W W 3 Leeds42207348 W D D W 4 Hull City42205238 D D W W 5 Brighton421113587 W D L W 6 Chelsea421110917 D L W W 7 Brentford41307436 D D D W 8 Liverpool41306426 D W D D 9 Everton41305326 D D D W 10 Ipswich4202710-36 W L L W 11 Nottingham Forest41214405 W D D L 12 Newcastle412178-15 L D W D 13 Manchester United41127704 L D W L 14 Sunderland411235-24 L D W L 15 Bournemouth403167-13 D D D L 16 Crystal Palace4103611-53 L W L L 17 Tottenham402205-52 D D L L 18 Fulham401347-31 D L L L 19 Aston Villa401317-61 L D L L 20 Coventry4004010-100 L L L L Position 1, 2, 3, 4 : Promotion Champions League (League phase) Position 5 : Promotion Europa League (League phase) Position 18, 19, 20 : Relegation Championship Team News for Bournemouth v LiverpoolRose will go with the same squad that won in San Sebastin.There are no new injury worries for Liverpool either although they remain without Conor Bradley,Federico Chiesa,Hugo EkitikeandGiovanni Leoni.Expected line-ups for Bournemouth v LiverpoolBournemouth: Petrovic; Smith, Hill, Silva, Truffert; Christie, Scott, Rayan, Kluivert, Tavernier; EvanilsonLiverpool: Alisson; Araujo, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Gakpo, Wirtz, Barcola; IsakRecent Form & Stats for Bournemouth v LiverpoolThe teams have met 22 times previously with Bournemouth winning just three times. Liverpool have won 18 and there was one draw.The last 10 meetings between these sides have produced 40 goalsBournemouth won last seasons corresponding fixture 3-2 Recent Results : Bournemouth UEFA Europa League Real Sociedad RSO W 1 2 2026-09-17 Bournemouth BOU Premier League Bournemouth BOU D 2 2 2026-09-12 Brentford BRE League Cup Bournemouth BOU W 4 0 2026-09-08 Lincoln LNC Premier League Newcastle NEW D 2 2 2026-09-05 Bournemouth BOU Premier League Bournemouth BOU D 1 1 2026-08-29 Everton EVE Recent Results : Liverpool League Cup Liverpool LIV W 3 1 2026-09-15 Tottenham TOT Premier League Liverpool LIV D 0 0 2026-09-12 Fulham FUL UEFA Champions League Liverpool LIV W 2 1 2026-09-09 Atletico Madrid ATM Premier League Ipswich IPS W 0 2 2026-09-04 Liverpool LIV Premier League Liverpool LIV D 2 2 2026-08-29 Nottingham Forest NOT Where to Watch Bournemouth v Liverpool: TV and online streamsBournemouth versus Liverpool kicks off at 2pm on Sunday afternoon. You can watch the game live on Sky Sports in the UK and stream via the Sky Go app.Global broadcast details can be found atpremierleague.com.Prediction for Bournemouth v LiverpoolWe think therell be goals this one. Bournemouth are strong going forward and Liverpool have shown defensive weaknesses at times under Iraola. Match PredictionBournemouth 2 2 Liverpool Topics AFC Bournemouth Liverpool F.C. 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