Over on Match of the Day 2, former Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given has been dissecting on current incumbent Claudio Bravo's performance - one of yesterday's big talking points. 

His thoughts are quite clear...

A warm round of applause from the early birds as the two sets of players appear for the first time in the bright Dorset sun.

Why do people turn up in the ground so early? I don't really understand it. 

Last time I went to Dean Court (as it was then called) everyone was playing footy on that pitch behind the away end. Great fun. Apart from our team losing.

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Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe was considered for the England job, says Howard Wilkinson, who was on the five-man panel who interviewed Gareth Southgate.

Southgate got the job on a four-year contract after impressing in four games in interim charge.

"Eddie was considered. He fulfilled many of the criteria but at the end of the day Gareth was in place, he had many of the qualities and experience that was thought important," Wilkinson told BBC Radio 5 live's Sportsweek programme.

"I'm sure Eddie's time will come. Foreign managers were considered but what was taken into account was what is the way forward." 

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe, speaking to Sky Sports ahead of kick-off: "Jack Wilshere is a key part of our attacking play, and his experience in the games against the top clubs is invaluable for us. 

"We need to do everything right when you play the top teams. If you don't do one aspect well they will expose it. We've performed well in recent games which is hopefully a good sign."

Khan Karn: Penalty shootout we ran out of takers, our 11th man finally stood up and managed to not reach the goal from 12yrds out...

Rian Hoskins: Would be embarrassing for AFC Wimbledon if they lose to Curzon Ashton, although the long trip and pitch plays a part. 

Following Preston striker Jermaine Beckford's scuffle with team-mate Eoin Doyle, we want to know the most embarrassing episode you have seen on a football field. 

Keep 'em coming. Tweet #bbcfootball or text 81111.

John Hartson
Ex-Wales striker on MOTD2 Extra

Coutinho has been one of the best performers for Liverpool and any team will miss their star man. 

Liverpool have good players. I am looking forward to watching them today.

They are scoring goals for fun and not conceding many. I am looking forward to this high press they play.

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Timing is the essence. And Divock Origi, who scored against Sunderland last weekend and in the midweek EFL Cup tie against Leeds, has proved it.

The 21-year-old Belgian starts his first Premier League game of the season after injuries to Daniel Sturridge and Philippe Coutinho opened the door.

"You don't always have influence on timing but in this case it worked out really well because it was exactly one or two weeks since Div was back in shape, in the race, and has the good shape," said Klopp. 

"He is still 21 and he hasn't had the most match time in the last few months so then he had no rhythm but he is always working, never moaning. 

"Sometimes he is a little more confident, a little less confident - how it is with all people in all parts of life."

Bournemouth make two changes from last Sunday's 3-1 defeat by Arsenal. Jack Wilshere, who was ineligible against his parent club, takes Brad Smith's place. 

Goalkeeper Artur Boruc returns from a back injury and replaces Adam Federici. Jordon Ibe - a £15m summer signing from Liverpool - is on the bench against his old team.

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Liverpool make two changes from last Saturday's 2-0 win over Sunderland. Lucas replaces Joel Matip, who has an ankle injury, at the back, with Divock Origi coming in for the injured Philippe Coutinho up front.

Roberto Firmino recovers from a calf injury to start.

Five of the line-up started Tuesday's 2-0 win over Leeds in the EFL Cup.

Adam Lallana is on the bench after three weeks out with a groin injury.

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Mark Mitchener
BBC Sport at Vitality Stadium

Bournemouth's rise through the divisions under Eddie Howe has been likened to a fairy tale by some - but Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has found a new comparison for today's opponents.

"Bournemouth are like Asterix and Obelix - a little village that fights back. A really nice story," Klopp was quoted as saying on Friday., external

So, should we be expecting a five-Gaul thriller this afternoon? 

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John Hartson
Ex-Wales striker on MOTD2 Extra

Bournemouth take teams on here at the Vitality Stadium and have had great results here. 

They will be a stern test for Liverpool today.

They have got power up top in Callum Wilson and players like Harry Arter and Jack Wilshere in midfield.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, speaking to Sky Sports, about the importance of victory today: "It is a lot more important than before yesterday's game! But we don't watch the table every day and think 'they've done that so we must do that'. 

"We have no influence on the other games so we take it as it is. We play football and collect as many points as we can."

So here's what can happen today then.

Liverpool are down to third place in the Premier League after Arsenal's win at West Ham. And they are now four points behind leaders Chelsea.

A win will move them back into second and back snapping at Chelsea's heels.

Meanwhile, Bournemouth could climb as high as ninth with a win.

Jack Wilshere starts for Bournemouth after missing the game against his parent club Arsenal.

Roberto Firmino starts for Liverpool, while Adam Lallana is on the bench. Alongside him sits 17-year-old Ben Woodburn - now the youngest scorer in the club's history.

Full team news coming up shortly...

Mark Mitchener
BBC Sport at Vitality Stadium

No mistaking who's the cover star of today's match programme. Eddie Howe marks 300 games in permanent charge of Bournemouth today - a journey which began in January 2009 with the financially stricken club on the brink of relegation from the Football League, and now finds them enjoying a second season in the top flight after promotions in 2010, 2013 and 2015.

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Join Jonathan Overend on BBC Radio 5 live today for another way to stay across all of today's football. They're live now.

Alistair Bruce-Ball and John Hartson will bring you updates of Bournemouth against Liverpool from 13:30 GMT before live commentary as Everton host Manchester United at 16:00 GMT.

Alan Green and Robbie Savage will be your commentary team from Goodison Park.

You can listen to all that at the top of this page as well as on the wireless.

Before we focus more on the opening match, let's look at today's back pages.

Clue: they are dominated by fighting/anger puns...