EPL: Bournemouth v Huddersfield preview

Bournemouth v Huddersfield preview

Bournemouth and Huddersfield meet for the first time in the top-flight on Saturday, which will be the 847th different Premier League fixture.

Bournemouth have endured a stuttering start to the season with only Swansea (3) taking fewer points at home in the Premier League.

However, Eddie Howe's side have won two of their last three fixtures, including a much needed 1-0 triumph at Newcastle in the last round of fixtures.

Huddersfield, who are six points off the relegation zone, have also won two of their last three fixtures but are without a win or a goal in their last four away league matches.

This match will be David Wagner's 100th game in charge of Huddersfield as he takes on Howe for the first time in his career.

David Wagner says the recent international break has been beneficial for Huddersfield.

Huddersfield boss David Wagner says his international players are returning to the club in a good mood after a successful international break.

Team news

Bournemouth will make a late fitness call on Joshua King because of a back problem.

Midfielder Junior Stanislas remains sidelined by a groin problem. Striker Benik Afobe, though, is back in contention after recovering from a thigh strain picked up before the international break.

Defenders Brad Smith (hip) and Tyrone Mings (back) continue their rehabilitation.

Martin Cranie will start for Huddersfield Town for the first time in the Premier League since 2007 when he appeared for Portsmouth against Manchester United.

The 31-year-old replaces the suspended Christopher Schindler.