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Cherries must be at their best vs Rovers as Bristol side aim to spoil party

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SUNDAY’S trip to the Vitality Stadium will be a ‘free hit’ for Bristol Rovers as they aim to upset the [Cherries](http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/cherries/clubnews/) party.

AFC Bournemouth can claim the National League Division One South West title on Sunday, should they beat Rovers.

But their visitors will be hoping to spoil the celebrations and put them on ice, at least, with the Cherries only needing one win from their last five games to win the league.

Bournemouth boss Steve Cuss said it will be a challenge for his side – and they must be at their best to win.

“It's a free hit for them, isn't it?” Cuss said.

“They come here, they've got a great occasion to be part of and I'm sure, win, lose or draw, they'll take away their memories of playing at a Premier League stadium.

“That's what these fixtures at the stadium provide to the opposition as well as our players.

“So I think they'll come and they'll be adventurous, they'll try and win the game. They've got some good attacking players, but they've got strong defensive players as well.

“So I think, you know, it's a real intriguing game for us and as I've said, every single week, a different challenge and Bristol Rovers pose a real challenge for us and we've got to be our best to beat them.

“We don't certainly feel like it's job done. We know that we've got to win a game on Sunday.”

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