The premier league is slowly drawing to a close. However, this does not mean that the positions in the league have been settled. The battle between Liverpool and Manchester City promises to rage on this weekend after Manchester City went top of the league once again. Liverpool has managed to bottle a lead in the title race and would be hoping to go back on top with a resounding win against Bournemouth. This match promises to be an interesting encounter.
Liverpool is back where they started. Just two weeks ago, Liverpool had the chance to go eight points clear on top of the league. However, they threw away that opportunity.Weeks later, they are second once more after a resurgent display from the leaders Manchester City. Liverpool urgently needs to get back in form. Bournemouth at Anfield presents the perfect opportunity. However, Bournemouth may have other ideas. There are only 13 matches left in the league. If Liverpool can win every single game, they would surely be crowned winners of the premier league. Bournemouth is the first step.
Bournemouth thought that this would be the one season where they would truly excel. However, their early amazing play soon fizzled out and what was once a great run turned into a lot of losses for Eddie Howe's men. Because of that negative run of losses, Bournemouth currently sits 10th in the league. They have only managed to amass 33 points out of 25 matches. Their bad run had seen them develop a negative goal difference. They are here now to face Liverpool who is desperate to get back to winning ways in the league. This could turn out to be a very long night for Bournemouth.
The form of both teams can be considered to be quite inconsistent. Liverpool has managed to win just two games out of their last six. They are clearly not in form. Their remaining matches ended in two draws and two losses. Liverpool has drawn their last two matches in the league. They would need to quickly turn that around if they want to keep touch with red hot Manchester City in the league. A win here at Anfield can go a long way in strengthening the resolve of the players and the team as a whole. Liverpool needs to act and they need to act fast.
Bournemouth's form is slightly better from the horrendous run of losses that attacked them halfway through their season. They have managed to win just two out of their last six games in the league. One of the wins is a 4-0 demolition of Chelsea in the league. This game would no doubt remain in the minds and hearts of the Bournemouth players. The remaining matches have ended in 3 losses and a solitary draw. Their last match in the league ended in a loss to Cardiff City. They would be looking to bounce back with a win here against the reds. It promises to be a fascinating fixture.
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