The Football Faithful
·16 December 2024
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·16 December 2024
Bournemouth host West Ham in the Premier League this evening in Monday night football.
Andoni Iraola’s side will climb into the top six with a win and are targeting a fourth consecutive Premier League win. The Cherries have impressed to secure victories over Wolves, Tottenham and Ipswich Town in recent weeks.
Iraola has led Bournemouth to their best-ever start to a Premier League campaign. Their 24 points from 15 games is the highest ever managed at this stage of a season.
The visitors arrive in less positive spirit. Julen Lopetegui is under pressure after a disappointing start, though a win over Wolves last time out could kickstart West Ham’s season.
Bournemouth have suffered two injury blows this week with Marcos Senesi and Marcus Tavernier facing spells on the sidelines. The former is set to be out for around four months after undergoing thigh surgery, while Tavernier is facing weeks out with a hamstring injury.
Enes Unal will hope for involvement after scoring off the bench against Ipswich, though Alex Scott (knee), Julian Araujo and Luis Sinisterra (both hamstring) all remain unavailable.
Bournemouth predicted XI: Kepa; Smith, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Christie, Cook; Semenyo, Kluivert, Ouattara; Evanilson.
Bournemouth host West Ham in the Premier League on Monday 16th December 2024. Kick-off at the Vitality Stadium is 20:00 GMT.
The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Coverage of Monday Night Football starts at 6.30pm GMT.