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THE Cherries return to Premier League action with a trip to Manchester for their final away game of the season.
They face a Manchester City side fresh off an FA Cup final appearance, as Andoni Iraola’s side aim at their first ever league double over the Citizens.
The Daily Echo predicts how the Cherries will line up at the Etihad Stadium.
Goalkeeper
Kepa Arrizabalaga continues to star in goal for the Cherries, producing an excellent performance in defeat against Aston Villa. He will continue between the sticks.
(Image: Richard Crease) Defenders
There was a lot of news surrounding Dean Huijsen’s future at the end of this week, but away from that, he is set to feature in the final two Cherries games of the campaign.
Huijsen will likely start alongside Illia Zabarnyi at the heart of the Bournemouth defence, with Milos Kerkez to continue at left back.
Julian Araujo started away at Arsenal before dropping to the bench for the Villa game, Adam Smith starting for his 400th club appearance. I think Iraola will opt for the experience of Smith in Manchester.
Midfielders
With Alex Scott now ruled out after suffering a jaw fracture against Villa, the midfield pairing of Tyler Adams and Lewis Cook looks set to start the final two games of the season. Both players have been excellent throughout the campaign.
(Image: Richard Crease) Forwards
Scott started in the number ten position against Villa, with Justin Kluivert on the bench, but I expect the Dutchman will start in Manchester.
Antoine Semenyo will likely continue too, and Marcus Tavernier’s energy in the press may be preferred over David Brooks. Evanilson will continue to lead the line.
Full lineup: Kepa; Kerkez, Huijsen, Zabarnyi, Smith; Adams, Cook; Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo; Evanilson.