Bournemouth vs Stoke City: Preview & Prediction
Bournemouth could close to within two points of their opponents Stoke with a win on Saturday as the visitors seek to avoid a fourth consecutive defeat. The Cherries are currently five points above the drop zone after last weekend’s 2-0 defeat at home to Arsenal, but will fancy their chances of picking up points against Mark Hughes’ out of form side. Eddie Howe’s men do need to improve their results at their south coast home too,...
Premier League Valentine’s Day Themed Squad: Dating Baines, Victor Roses & more
With Valentine’s Day coming up on Sunday, we at Shoot decided that we would come up with a love-themed Premier League squad, with a chairman, manager and stadium. Yes, of course we’ve updated some names so they fit into the criteria by being as imaginative as we can, but Jason ‘Puncheon above your weight’ is brilliant, right? Let us know @_shootfootball if you think any other names could have made it into our...
Bournemouth’s Valentine Star: Who is the Cherries’ most loved player?
Name: Harry Arter Position: Midfielder Currently relishing their first-ever campaign in the English top-flight; Premier League newboys AFC Bournemouth’s ultimate Valentine’s Day date would have to be midfielder Harry Arter. Sorry Matt Ritchie! The 26-year-old; who has been with the Cherries since 2010; has starred for Eddie Howe’s side this season, scoring one goal in 15 league games, netting the consolation in his...
Josh King has been on a huge learning curve this season
The summer signing of Josh King was met with great enthusiasm by the Bournemouth fans. We had seen what he had done last season against Stoke City in the FA Cup for Blackburn Rovers, and it was hoped that he might be the kind of signing that would ease the team’s transition to the top flight. He has filled in when Callum Wilson was injured and is now back to support new signing Benik Afobe. All the signs were good in pre-season with...
Premier League Round-Up: Leicester City soar five points clear at the summit
In the top of the table clash; Leicester took another big step towards a Premier League title with a 3-1 triumph over Manchester City at the Etihad. Robert Huth poked the Foxes ahead after just three minutes and early in the second-half Riyad Mahrez’s skilful strike doubled their lead. Huth grabbed a brace on the hour to send the visitors into dreamland before Sergio Aguero pulled back a late consolation for the hosts. Claudio...
AFC Bournemouth vs Arsenal: Preview & Prediction
Bournemouth welcome a faltering Arsenal to Dean Court for Sunday’s early Premier League kick-off knowing that if other results go in their favour, they could leap as high as 13th. The Cherries have lost just twice in their last 10 league outings, and are currently on a three-match unbeaten run – winning two, with a draw at Sunderland sandwiched in between. Their 2-1 win at Crystal Palace during the week saw them move up to 15th –...