Bournemouth vs Everton preview: Cherries and Toffees meet for first time in 30 years

A look ahead to the Premier League fixture at Dean Court

(Reuters)

It’s a big game for…

Artur Boruc: The Pole in the goal has conceded 17 goals in the league this year, contributing to Bournemouth’s shaky -13 goal difference; ahead only of Aston Villa. If he can quell quick attackers like Barkley, Lukaku and Kone, it would certainly be an encouraging sign.

Weird stat…

30: It’ been over thirty years since the most delicious-sounding match in football – Toffees v Cherries – last played one another, in the League Cup. In fact, the sides havenever played each other in any league before.

Player to watch…

Romelu Lukaku The beast from Belgium is currently the second-most prolific striker in the league, having racked up 9 goals so far. He’s in great form at the moment, scoring in each of his last three matches.

Past three-meetings…

Bournemouth 0 – 2 Everton, League Cup, October 1985

Everton 3 – 2 Bournemouth, League Cup, September 1985

Everton 5 – 0 Bournemouth, FA Cup, January 1937

Form guide…

Bournemouth: LLLLLD

Everton: LLDWDW

Vital information…

KICK-OFF: 3pm

TV: Highlights on Match of the Day, BBC1, 10.20pm