Man City will be the first of the two who takes to the pitch in search of three points to secure the number one spot in the title race. Their opponents in search of their first win after going four without one.
The previous champions head over to the Vitality Stadium for a chance to go tops for at least 24 hours. Their title rivals have a bigger test against Everton in their Merseyside derby on Sunday in the last round of matches in Matchday 29.
A quick turnover of fixtures has allowed teams little to no rest in their individual Premier League crusades. Like this one, the visiting team fights for the right to hold onto their Premier League trophy. The host, they play to reverse their poor, poor form they’ve showcased over the last four games and others prior to their double-winning over West Ham and Chelsea, respectfully.
Match details
Venue – Vitality Stadium
Kickoff – 15:00
Match Official – David Coote
Team news
🚨 TEAM NEWS 🚨
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) March 2, 2019
Confirmed, our starting line-up and subs for our @premierleague game against @ManCity at Vitality Stadium.
🔘 Brooks starts
🔘 Daniels and Simpson also in
🔘 Surman captain
Live blog 💻: https://t.co/JnicSguDKp#BOUMCI pic.twitter.com/QoiTzUlSM8
The hosts head into the game with better fortune as key figures return to action. After scoring six goals over two games, Howe’s men hassles started out in front of goal. Over their last four games, they’ve only managed to score two goals, with two of the four ending without a goal being scored be his Cherries.
With Callum Wilson set to return and Brooks also back in contention for a starting place, there is a better feel for the home side’s attack. The team is fit and they play at home, so a bit of good fortune in the midst of a challenge from the Premier League champions.
Pep and his Man City side have been feeling the effects of contending on all four fronts. Their midweek meeting with West Ham had some significant injuries and it notably affected their gameplay.
Let's do this! 💪
— Manchester City (@ManCity) March 2, 2019
XI | Ederson, Walker, Stones, Otamendi, Zinchenko, Gundogan, Silva (C), De Bruyne, Sterling, Bernardo, Aguero
Subs | Muric, Danilo, Kompany, Sané, Mahrez, Jesus, Foden@HaysWorldwide ⚽️ #BOUMCI #mancity pic.twitter.com/UsakP38Wr7
After a few minor tight legs following their EFL Cup winnings, Man City was short of staff when they took on West Ham. Some of those absent returns for Pep as in today’s tie. John Stones and Gabriel Jesus are back in the squad.
The Citizens haven’t scored a goal from open play for 180 minutes since their Champions League comeback. An unfamiliar stat for the highest scoring club in Europe’s top leagues.