Liverpool will look to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they host Bournemouth on Saturday.
The Reds were impressive in their 3-1 victory over Serie A giants AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League mid-week. However, they had suffered a shock 0-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest in their previous Premier League match.
Bournemouth on the other hand were defeated 1-0 by Chelsea in their previous league game.
STREAM: Liverpool vs. Bournemouth LIVE in US on Peacock
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Liverpool vs. Bournemouth live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: USA Network
Live stream: Peacock, nbcsports.com, NBC Sports App
This game is available for live TV broadcast on USA Network for viewers residing in the USA. Streaming options are available on Peacock, nbcsports.com, and NBC Sports App.
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What time does Liverpool vs. Bournemouth kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at Anfield in Liverpool, United Kingdom and kicks off on Saturday, September 21 at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Sep. 21 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Sep. 21 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Sep. 21 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Sep. 21 | 7:00 a.m. |
Liverpool vs. Bournemouth lineups, team news
Besides Harvey Eliott, who is recovering from a foot fracture, Liverpool have no notable absentees. New signing Federico Chiesa featured from the bench in their win against AC Milan, and could see some more playtime against Bournemouth.
Kostas Tsimikas was surprisingly chosen over Andrew Robertson by manager Arne Slot against AC Milan, however, the Scotsman should return to the starting 11.
Liverpool predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Alisson (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson — Gravenberch, Mac Allister —Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz — Nunez.
Injured: Eliott
Suspended: None
Tyler Adams and Dango Outtara remain out of contention for Bournemouth for their upcoming clash against Liverpool.
Kepa Arrizabalaga should return to replace Mark Travers in front of the goal after the former was ineligible to play in Bournemouth’s last game against parent club Chelsea.
Bournemouth predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Kepa (GK) — Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez — Christie, Cook — Semenyo, Kluivert, Tavernier — Unal.
Injured: – Adams, Outtara
Suspended: –
Liverpool vs. Bournemouth Prediction
Liverpool come into this game with the historical and psychological advantage, having beaten Bournemouth in nine out of ten of the previous meetings between the two.
Despite their loss against Nottingham Forest last week, Liverpool should be comfortable against the Cherries and see out the win easily.
- Prediction: Liverpool 3-0 Bournemouth
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Saturday, September 21
- West Ham vs. Chelsea (7:30 a.m.)
- Aston Villa vs. Wolves (10:00 a.m.)
- Fulham vs. Newcastle (10:00 a.m.)
- Leicester vs.Everton (10:00 a.m.)
- Liverpool vs. AFC Bournemouth (10:00 a.m.)
- Southampton vs. Ipswich (10:00 a.m.)
- Tottenham Hotspur vs. Brentford (10:00 a.m.)
- Crystal Palace vs. Manchester United (12:30 p.m.)
Sunday, September 22
- Brighton vs. Nottingham Forest (9:00 a.m.)
- Manchester City vs. Arsenal (11:30 a.m.)
