Bournemouth vs. Southampton: Pre-match talking points

Bournemouth vs. Southampton: Pre-match talking points – 20/10/18

By Marc Walker | Oct 20, 2018

WATFORD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: Joshua King of AFC Bournemouth celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Watford FC and AFC Bournemouth at Vicarage Road on October 6, 2018 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images) /

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WATFORD, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 06: Joshua King of AFC Bournemouth celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Watford FC and AFC Bournemouth at Vicarage Road on October 6, 2018 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images) /

Southampton head to South-Coast neighbours Bournemouth today in the Premier League and are looking to turn their season around.

Mark Hughes’ side sit just two points off the relegation zone and continue to show the worrying traits of the Southampton from last season.

Their opponents in Bournemouth are currently riding high in sixth after a stunning start to the campaign and look very dangerous going forward.

Both teams will be targeting points from the game, but the Cherries will be favourites because of the differing form that both sides are in.

Here are three pre-match talking points: