Fulham and Bournemouth were promoted to the Premier League ahead of the current season, and so far, have experienced similar campaigns.
The Cottagers go into round 10 in ninth place in the table. Bournemouth are eighth in the league’s standings and are in great form.
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Bournemouth have 12 points from nine games this season. They are on a five-game unbeaten streak ahead of round 10.
The Cherries’ improvement came after the sacking of Scott Parker as manager. Interim manager Gary O’Neil has done wonders since taking charge of the team.
Fulham have not played well against Bournemouth in recent seasons. The clubs played six times from 2014 to 2022 in the Championship and Premier League combined. Bournemouth posted a record of 3W-2D-1L.
Last season the teams played in the Championship, with both matches finishing 1-1.
Bournemouth took nine points from the last six matches in the league. They were outscored 13-6 across the last six games in the Premier League.
Fulham hit a slump following their hot start to the campaign. The Cottagers are on a two-game losing streak ahead of round 10 against Bournemouth. Fulham took seven points from 12 points on offer this season at Craven Cottage.
Bournemouth picked up nine points from the last six games in the league. The Cherries have only picked up four points from 12 points available on the road this season. They were outscored 16-4 away from home this season in the opening four games.
O’Neil has five players in the treatment room at Bournemouth. Junior Stanislas is set to miss the game with an injury. Joseph Rothwell has a thigh injury and is a doubt to play.
Benjamin Pearson is also a doubt to make the squad following a knee injury. David Brooks is out of action with a thigh injury, and Lloyd Kelly will miss the fixture with an ankle injury.
Marco Silva will be without Nathaniel Chalobah due to a red-card suspension. Kenny Tete is a doubt to play, while Aleksandar Mitrovic could return following an ankle injury. Mitrovic has six goals this season and has accounted for 43% of the team’s scoring.
Forward Willian is on the sidelines with a calf injury. Meanwhile, Layvin Kurzawa and Manor Solomon are both set to miss the game through injuries.
The last two matches between Fulham and Bournemouth finished 1-1. The two newly-promoted sides should finish level once more, with the final score being 1-1 at full-time.