KICK-OFFpublished at 15:00 British Summer Time 10 August 2019
After a 12-year absence, Sheffield United are playing Premier League football again
Summary
Sheffield United's first top-flight game since May 2007
Bournemouth goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale makes first Premier League appearance
Record Blades signing Oliver McBurnie on the bench
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KICK-OFFpublished at 15:00 British Summer Time 10 August 2019
Both sides have come a long way in six yearspublished at 15:00 British Summer Time 10 August 2019
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End of twitter post'A very difficult place'published at 14:59 British Summer Time 10 August 2019
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Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder: "It's been a long way back [to the Premier League] and obviously there's going to be a lot of emotion around the fixture but we're professionals and we have to concentrate on trying to get a result at a very difficult place against a team and manager I have a lot of admiration for.
"Two out of the three that went up last year were relegated so we understand we will be up against it. But we will stick together and work hard for each other and we are determined not to just make the numbers up."
'I've been hugely impressed by Chris Wilder'published at 14:58 British Summer Time 10 August 2019
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Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe: "Once we get everyone fit, I think it will be the best squad I've ever had to manage here.
"I've been hugely impressed by Chris Wilder and what he and his staff have done [at Sheffield United]. They've gone up through the leagues with their philosophy and style and I have been impressed watching from afar."
The view from the commentary boxpublished at 14:57 British Summer Time 10 August 2019
Robyn Cowen
Match of the Day commentatorSheffield United boss Chris Wilder emulated Bournemouth's Eddie Howe in taking his boyhood club from League One to the Premier League in three seasons. The hope now is to replicate the Cherries by establishing United as a top-flight side.
The Blades have been tipped to struggle; they've signed 10 players and broken their transfer record four times over the summer, but most of the squad lack top-level experience.
Bournemouth have also been busy, most notably making the loan signing of Harry Wilson from Liverpool, but several senior players are out of the season opener with injury, which will give the Blades hope of a fairytale start to their first Premier League season since 2007.
Image source, Getty Images'The Blades play good football - they won't launch it'published at 14:57 British Summer Time 10 August 2019
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Mark Lawrenson
Ex-Liverpool defenderI'm a big fan of Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder - forget how successful he has been, I just like the way his teams play, with everyone so comfortable on the ball.
But I'm a bit concerned by the Blades' goal threat in the Premier League. New signing Oli McBurnie is only going to get better but is he going to get the goals to keep them up? There is a bit of pressure on him, and I don't think he will.
Bournemouth's issues are a the other end of the pitch. If they are decent defensively, they will be fine. Otherwise, I think they will struggle.
As for this game, I think it will be close. Bournemouth play good football but United will work hard, and they like to pass it too - they won't launch it.
Lawro's prediction: 1-1
Image source, Getty ImagesLawro's opening weekend predictionspublished at 14:55 British Summer Time 10 August 2019
Image source, Getty ImagesIt's back. Mark Lawrenson takes on England netball stars Helen Housby and Jo Harten to make predictions for the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
Helen's prediction: I reckon we've got to back Bournemouth here for Geva. One of our England team-mates (Geva Mentor) is a Bournemouth girl and a big fan. 2-1
Jo's prediction: 2-1
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In case you've missed it earlier on, the big team news for Bournemouth is a Premier League debut for 21-year-old goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe says the youngster deserves his chance.
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End of twitter postget involved Get Involved #bbcfootballpublished at 14:53 British Summer Time 10 August 2019
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Image source, Getty ImagesThe Blades are backpublished at 14:49 British Summer Time 10 August 2019
Twelve years ago Sheffield United lost at home to Wigan and West Ham gained a surprise final day away win at champions Manchester United as the Blades lost their top-flight status.
Image source, Getty ImagesFour seasons followed in the Championship, then things got even worse as they spent the next six years in League One, before the fightback started - returning to the Championship, before finishing second last year to rejoin English football's elite.
Image source, Getty ImagesCan the Blades gain a win on their Premier League return? Away at Bournemouth is a tough ask first up.
Image source, Getty ImagesTeam newspublished at 14:00 British Summer Time 10 August 2019
Bournemouth v Sheffield United (15:00 BST)
Image source, .Bournemouth hand a competitive debut to 21-year-old goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, who joined the club in a £1m move from Sheffield United back in January 2017, but then had loan spells at Chesterfield and AFC Wimbledon.
Philip Billing, a £15m summer signing from Huddersfield, also starts for the Cherries, but Harry Wilson, on a season-long loan from Liverpool, is only on the bench.
Bournemouth: Ramsdale, Mepham, Steve Cook, Ake, Smith, Billing, Lerma, Rico, King, Fraser, Callum Wilson.
Substitutes: Boruc, Surman, Solanke, Ibe, Daniels, Harry Wilson, Simpson.
Image source, .Callum Robinson, who joined Sheffield United in an £8m move from Preston in the summer, starts for the Blades in their first top-flight match since May 2007.
However, other summer signings, Phil Jagielka, Muhamed Besic, Ben Osborn, Luke Freeman and £17.5m club record signing Oliver McBurnie are all among the substitutes. Lys Mousset does not feature against his former club with former Manchester United midfielder Ravel Morrison also not in the squad.
Sheffield United: Henderson, Basham, Egan, O'Connell, Baldock, Lundstram, Norwood, Fleck, Stevens, McGoldrick, Robinson.
Substitutes: Besic, Luke Freeman, McBurnie, Sharp, Jagielka, Osborn, Moore.