Preview: Bournemouth vs. Burnley

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe will be hopeful of inflicting Burnley's fourth defeat of the campaign when his former club travel to Dean Court.

Howe managed Burnley for 21 months before he opted to return to the club where he had began his managerial career, and in doing so, he helped the Cherries earn promotion to the Championship at the first opportunity.

Bournemouth have only won two of their last nine fixtures, but they still sit safely in 15th position in the Championship table.

Burnley have enjoyed a superb season in England's second tier and a win at Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday helped the Clarets move three points clear in second place.

Boss Sean Dyche is likely to retain the same starting lineup for the trip to Dorset.

Recent form

Bournemouth: WDLWLD

Burnley: WDDDWW

Possible starting lineups

Bournemouth: Camp; Francis, Harte, Elphick, Cook; Arter, Ritchie, O'Kane, Surman, Pugh; Grabban

Burnley: Heaton; Trippier, Mee, Duff, Shackell; Jones, Kightly, Marney, Arfield; Vokes, Ings

Sports Mole says: 1-2