Bournemouth will offer Slot’s men their toughest test so far

Arne Slot’s side rank top for goals scored (54), shots per game (17.8), and second for possession (58.3%). Bournemouth, though, may just prove their toughest test of the season so far as they come up against one of the Premier League’s best centre-back partnerships.

MR CONSISTENCY: Dean Huijsen had to bide his time to break into the Bournemouth starting XI but has proven his worth since doing so. Pic: Mike Hewitt/Getty

BOURNEMOUTH fans would have forgiven their side, had they come away from their trip to Newcastle empty-handed last month.

The Cherries have a lengthy injury list that saw them travel to St James’ Park without a recognised striker, with Evanilson and Enes Unal sidelined. Lewis Cook, a central midfielder by trade, started at right-back in a mish-mash XI that, in theory, should have struggled at the in-form Magpies.