Liverpool v Bournemouth preview: Team news, quotes, TV details, odds and more

Brendan Rodgers could name an unchanged side for the visit of Premier League newcomers Bournemouth on Monday. Roberto Firmino scored a hat-trick in a behind-closed-doors friendly this week. Midfielder Joe Allen is sidelined with a hamstring problem. Eddie Howe is unlikely to make wholesale changes.

Brendan Rodgers' side won last weekend. Liverpool didn't find consistency until October last season. Bournemouth are currently fourth in the Premier League table.

Brendan Rodgers has been a role model for Eddie Howe. Eddie admires Rodgers' Swansea teams. Liverpool are going to be up there competing in the top places in Premier League this season. Bournemouth's first home game of the season is against Liverpool.

Jamie Redknapp reckons Liverpool will be too strong for the visitors on Monday night.

Liverpool v Bournemouth is on Monday 17th August at 8:00 pm kick-off (UK time).

Liverpool play Bournemouth at Anfield.

Liverpool beat Stoke 6-1 in May. They beat Aston Villa 1-0 in their season-opener on Sunday. Roberto Firmino is expected to make his full debut for Liverpool. Bournemouth lost their opening game 1 to Aston Aston.

Liverpool have never lost to Bournemouth in six previous cup fixtures (W4 D2). This will be their first league meeting. Barenemouth's two previous visits to Anfield ended in 4-1 defeats. Liverpool attempted four shots on target against Stoke City. Simon Mignolet has kept more clean sheets than any other Premier League goalkeeper in 2015.

Liverpool v Bournemouth is being shown live on Sky Sports 1 in the UK.

Liverpool play Bournemouth. Tickets are still available.

Liverpool are 8-15 favourites to beat Bournemouth.