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Next Game: Bournemouth vs. Everton - Saturday, August 29 at 3pm in Premier League
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 5 | Liverpool | 38 | 10 | 60 |
| 6 | Bournemouth | 38 | 4 | 57 |
| 7 | Sunderland | 38 | -6 | 54 |
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Man City vs. Bournemouth confirmed lineups: Triple transfer hint, Haaland, Anderson decisions made by Maresca
Manchester City and Bournemouth confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.12:46
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Sunday's Premier League predictions and previews including Newcastle vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Sunday's Premier League fixtures, including Liverpool's visit to Newcastle United.00:05
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Man City vs. Bournemouth: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for Premier League clash
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Sunday's Premier League clash between Man City and Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.23:16
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Bournemouth boss Marco Rose out to achieve first-time Premier League feat in Man City opener
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Team News: Man City vs. Bournemouth injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Manchester City and Bournemouth.Aug 22, 14:00
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Bournemouth transfer news: Cherries 'agree' Michele Di Gregorio loan deal with buy option revealed
Bournemouth reportedly agree a deal to sign Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio on a season-long loan.Aug 22, 12:20
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Bournemouth transfer news: Cherries in 'advanced talks' to sign Juventus goalkeeper
Bournemouth are reportedly advancing in talks to sign Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio on loan.Aug 21, 18:44
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Bournemouth lineup vs. Man City: Predicted XI for opening 2026-27 Premier League fixture
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Bournemouth could line up for Sunday’s clash with Manchester City in their first fixture of the 2026-27 Premier League season.Aug 21, 17:05
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Man City lineup vs. Bournemouth: Predicted XI for opening 2026-27 Premier League fixture
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Preview:Manchester City vs Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Bournemouth, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 21, 17:00
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Man City: “He was complaining” - Latest Jeremy Doku, Matheus Nunes injury update from Enzo Maresca
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Man City injury, suspension news and return dates for Bournemouth clash: Doku, Nunes, Marmoush, Savinho latest
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City’s injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League opener with Bournemouth on Sunday.Aug 20, 08:45
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Bournemouth transfer news: Cherries 'agree' deal for Enes Unal to complete La Liga return
Bournemouth reportedly agree to sell Enes Unal, who is set to return to La Liga following an injury-hit spell with the Cherries.Aug 12, 17:21
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Bournemouth sign highly-rated Juanlu: Transfer fee, contract details revealed
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Barcelona want record-breaking Premier League forward despite severe injury setback?
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