Liverpool travels to Bournemouth to face an expected challenging Premier League test which could possibly test their title ambitions in one of their most difficult away matches to date.
The Dutch side of Arne Slot faces Bournemouth following their 3-2 loss to PSV Eindhoven in Champions League while Bournemouth triumphed with five goals against Nottingham Forest in their previous match.
Coach Arne Slot was among a select group of Liverpool Dutch players who felt emotional during his return to Danish soil on Wednesday night. He watched as fellow Eindhovener Cody Gakpo scored the first goal through a penalty but the successful goal was not indicative of the match outcome.
The Reds lost their first match of the season in European competition yet secured their last-16 spot before the final round while their first-place standing was achieved because Barcelona failed to defeat Atalanta BC.
The Merseyside giants prepare to discover their upcoming Europa League opponents as they maintain their relentless Premier League title fight after a 4-1 defeat of Ipswich Town that made Salah surpass Thierry Henry's all-time Premier League goal record.
Liverpool leads Arsenal by six points and maintains a fantastic undefeated record of eighteen games in the Premier League as they prepare to face Everton at Goodison Park within the next two weeks.
Additionally, the league leaders are still the only team in the competition with an undefeated away record; all other teams have already suffered at least two road losses. Nevertheless, Slot's team will not take anything for granted at a stadium where Manchester City and Arsenal have already lost this season.
In gameweek 23, however, the Cherries have triumphed over Nottingham Forest, the defending champions, 5-0. Dango Ouattara scored three goals, while Justin Kluivert and Antoine Semenyo also contributed to the thumping of the net.
After an impressive 4-1 victory over Newcastle United on their home ground, Bournemouth's season reached new heights with a stunning win against Nottingham Forest. This victory not only pushed them level on points with sixth-placed Chelsea but also placed them just one point behind Manchester City in the top four.
Remaining unbeaten in 12 matches across all competitions, including their last 11 in the Premier League, Bournemouth has accumulated 25 points since late November—more than any other team in the league. The Cherries are now aiming to extend their remarkable run by securing a fourth consecutive home clean sheet on Saturday.
However, achieving this won't be easy against Liverpool, who have won the last four encounters between the two sides, including a dominant 3-0 victory at Anfield in September. Despite this, Liverpool supporters may approach the match with more caution than in previous seasons.
