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THE Cherries face Champions League-chasing opposition again this weekend as they host Aston Villa having completed the league double over Arsenal last weekend.
It was a fantastic performance from Bournemouth at the Emirates, with some surprises in the starting XI and the substitutes making a big impact – so will there be changes again?
The Daily Echo predicts how the Cherries will line up on Saturday evening.
Goalkeeper
This is one position which is pretty nailed on – Kepa Arrizabalaga will continue between the sticks.
(Image: Richard Crease) Defenders
Last weekend, Andoni Iraola opted for Julian Araujo’s pace at right back against Gabriel Martinelli.
That was his first start since the trip to Villa Park in October, where he was replaced after just half an hour after struggling against Jacob Ramsey – for that reason I think Iraola will switch back to Adam Smith.
Illia Zabarnyi and Dean Huijsen will line up at centre back, while Milos Kerkez will continue at left back.
(Image: John Walton/PA Wire) Midfielders
Tyler Adams and Lewis Cook were very good in north London, and Alex Scott was excellent off the bench, leaving Iraola with another selection headache. I think he will go for the same pairing he starting with against Arsenal, though.
Forwards
Antoine Semenyo made a big impact off the bench last weekend and I think he will return to the starting XI against Villa. Who he replaces is a difficult question, but I think Iraola will drop Dango Ouattara to the bench, with Semenyo starting alongside Justin Kluivert and Marcus Tavernier, in behind Evanilson.
(Image: John Walton/PA Wire) Full team: Kepa; Kerkez, Huijsen, Zabarnyi, Smith; Cook, Adams; Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo; Evanilson.
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