Andoni Iraola will be forced into one change at least for the visit of Pep Guardiola’s side, with Ryan Christie suspended following his red card at Fulham.
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But how will Bournemouth line up for their final home game and penultimate game of the season? The Daily Echo predicts their line up.
Goalkeeper
Djordje Petrovic has continued to be excellent through the club’s 16-game unbeaten run, and he will keep his spot between the sticks.
Defenders
With no update on where the investigation into Alex Jimenez is, Adam Smith will most likely start at right back once again.
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The skipper will be alongside a trio who have cemented their spots in the team and really impressed for much of the season.
Marcos Senesi, whose departure at the end of the season was confirmed this week, will partner James Hill at centre back.
Adrien Truffert will be at left back.
Midfielders
Iraola’s decision in midfield is perhaps made easier by Christie’s suspension.
While Lewis Cook was picture in training this week, it will likely be too soon for him to come straight back into start.
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Alex Scott has been a standout for the Cherries throughout the season, and he will start alongside American Tyler Adams.
Forwards
Much of Iraola’s forward selection will depend on how he wants to approach the defensive side of the game.
If he opts for a slightly more defensive approach, to potentially help Smith with Jeremy Doku, then David Brooks will get the nod. If he’s keen to attack the game, then Rayan will likely start. I think it will be the former, despite the Brazilian’s good defensive work at Fulham.
Junior Kroupi will start in the ten, while Marcus Tavernier will be on the left and Evanilson will be the number nine.
Full team: Petrovic; Truffert, Senesi, Hill, Smith; Adams, Scott; Tavernier, Kroupi, Brooks; Evanilson.