Lineup: Randolph, Reid, Fonte, Cresswell, Byram, Kouyate, Obiang, Ayew, Lanzini, Antonio, Carroll
Subs: Adrian, Noble, Fernandes, Calleri, Feghouli, Snodgrass, Collins
I may have got this wrong, but I think Andy Carroll often scores against Bournemouth. He’s set to start this afternoon, with Michail Antonio returning after suspension. There’s a lot of chatter around Mark Noble at the moment. I wonder whether this might be the match that sees Kouyate replace him in midfield, with Byram coming in at right back. I’m not sure I’d put money on that, but a well placed source within the club tells me this is becoming ever more inevitable. Noble’s error which led to Chelsea’s first goal on Monday may become more significant than it looked at the time.
Assuming we retain and 4-3-3 formation, it could well be that Andre Ayew comes in, in place of Snodgrass, who has so far failed to convince. Ayew will have been disappointed not to start against Chelsea, so he may be chomping at the bit. Similarly, I wonder whether Feghouli will retain his place.
Our recovery has stalled a bit in recent games so three points at The Vitality Stadium would be very welcome indeed. I suspect a draw is the most likely outcome.
You have until 1.55pm to enter the Predictor League. Apologies that there was an error up until yesterday. Nobody told me about it until yesterday morning!