PREM: Bournemouth v Watford preview

Bournemouth v Watford preview

Walter Mazzarri will take a late decision on the fitness of goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes when Watford visit Bournemouth, on Saturday.

Four of the Cherries' last five matches in all competitions have been away from home and they are winless in their last three in all competitions, conceding nine goals in that period.

Defensive issues have restricted Bournemouth's progress this season - they have conceded 37 goals, only the bottom four sides have conceded more.

In fact, Eddie Howe's side have conceded three goals in eight of their last 10 games in all competitions.

Meanwhile, Watford have earned just two points from their last six Premier League games as the pressure has started to grow on manager Walter Mazzarri.

Howe has confirmed Marc Wilson is the only fresh injury concern for Bournemouth.

The Republic of Ireland international limped off in the FA Cup defeat at Millwall with a hamstring problem and has yet to recover.

Simon Francis will serve the final game of his three match ban after his sending off against Arsenal.

Max Gradel is on Africa Cup of Nations duty with the Ivory Coast.

Mazzarri will take a late decision on the fitness of goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes, who limped off in their 0-0 draw against Middlesbrough last Saturday with a back injury.

Daryl Janmaat, who has been out since Boxing Day with a groin issue may feature, while new loan signing Tom Cleverley is pushing for a first start following his switch from Everton.

Nordin Amrabat and Adlene Guedioura are away on Africa Cup of Nations duty.