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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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – APRIL 28: Jermaine Defoe of Bournemouth reacts during the Premier League match between Southampton and AFC Bournemouth at St Mary’s Stadium on April 28, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /

Key Bournemouth attackers set to miss out

Both Ryan Fraser and Josh King have been ruled out of tomorrow’s game and this will certainly be a blow for Eddie Howe’s side.

They have seven Premier League goals between them this season (three and four respectively), and Fraser has also contributed with three goal assists.

Their emergence this season has seen Bournemouth’s attack become a force to be reckoned with despite being very underrated still.

With players such as 20-year-old David Brooks also stepping up, it’s no surprise that the Cherries sit in sixth place ahead of kick-off.

However, with two of their biggest and most productive threats out, will they be the same side against Saints?