Top-six hopefuls Bournemouth and West Ham meet on Saturday in a match both will fancy their chances of winning.With uncertainty over the fortunes of the likes of Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United, the Premier League is wide open and these two appear well set to mount challenges for the European places. Both lost in the EFL Cup in midweek and can now focus on pushing for a strong league finish. The Cherries defeated Southampton 3-1 last Friday and have an excellent record against the Hammers, having lost just two of the pair's eight previous Premier League clashes. Manuel Pellegrini's men were the 2-0 victors against Manchester United and are unbeaten on the road this season, beating Watford 3-1 and drawing at Brighton and Aston Villa. Bournemouth are without David Brooks, Dan Gosling, Adam Smith, Junior Stanislas and Charlie Daniels, but could involve Simon Francis, Lloyd Kelly and Arnaut Danjuma after appearances in midweek. Aaron Cresswell should start at left-back for West Ham ahead of Arthur Masuaku, while right-back Ryan Fredericks is being assessed. Bournemouth's tally of 10 points equals their best start to a Premier League season. Meanwhile, West Ham's 11-point haul is as many as they have gained at this stage in the previous three campaigns combined. Goals are likely in this one, with 17 being scored in their four matches at the Vitality Stadium.
Bournemouth v West Ham United
Both lost in the EFL Cup in midweek and can now focus on pushing for a strong league finish.
The Cherries defeated Southampton 3-1 last Friday and have an excellent record against the Hammers, having lost just two of the pair's eight previous Premier League clashes.
Manuel Pellegrini's men were the 2-0 victors against Manchester United and are unbeaten on the road this season, beating Watford 3-1 and drawing at Brighton and Aston Villa.
Bournemouth are without David Brooks, Dan Gosling, Adam Smith, Junior Stanislas and Charlie Daniels, but could involve Simon Francis, Lloyd Kelly and Arnaut Danjuma after appearances in midweek.
Aaron Cresswell should start at left-back for West Ham ahead of Arthur Masuaku, while right-back Ryan Fredericks is being assessed.
Bournemouth's tally of 10 points equals their best start to a Premier League season. Meanwhile, West Ham's 11-point haul is as many as they have gained at this stage in the previous three campaigns combined.
Goals are likely in this one, with 17 being scored in their four matches at the Vitality Stadium.
Head to Head Comparison
AFC Bournemouth - Last 5 Matches
West Ham United - Last 5 Matches