EPL: Bournemouth v Leicester City preview

Bournemouth v Leicester City preview

Bournemouth and Leicester have both made underwhelming starts to the season as they prepare to do battle at the Vitality on Saturday.

The Cherries have lost five of their opening six Premier League matches this term, although their sole victory did come in their last home match, a 2-1 triumph over Brighton.

Eddie Howe's men also boast an impressive record against Leicester in the top-flight, as they are yet to taste defeat in their four previous Premier League meetings, winning 1-0 at the Vitality last season.

Bournemouth do have a few injury doubts ahead of Saturday's match, particularly in midfield, as Harry Arter is likely to miss out because of an Achilles complaint, while Dan Gosling is a major doubt after picking up a knock during last weekend's 2-1 defeat at Everton.

Leicester have also only won once in the top-flight this season, although they have faced a difficult start to the campaign, coming up against the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool.

The Foxes have only won one of their last eight away matches in the Premier League, with their last victory at Bournemouth coming when both clubs were in the Championship in 2014.

Boss Craig Shakespeare is sweating over the fitness of Jamie Vardy ahead of the match, as he is currently managing a hip problem which will see him miss the upcoming international break with England.

Defender Robert Huth and midfielder Matty James will definitely miss Saturday’s contest, as they remain sidelined with respective ankle and Achilles injuries.