Bournemouth will face Liverpool at Anfield in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday, December 16, with kick-off set for 8pm. The fixture is a significant test for Andoni Iraola's team, who have powered into the last eight with a series of dominant performances.
Their cup run began with a 4-0 victory over Lincoln City, where Ryan Christie scored a hat-trick. They followed that with an equally impressive 3-0 win against Aston Villa in the fourth round. Amine Adli, Lewis Cook and Álvaro Rodríguez were all on the scoresheet that night.
Liverpool, their opponents, advanced to this stage by defeating Chelsea on penalties after a tense previous round. The Reds also beat Bournemouth 1-0 in a Premier League meeting at Dean Court back in September, with Alexander Isak scoring the only goal.
Bournemouth head into this key period in excellent form. They currently sit eighth in the Premier League with 12 points from nine games, and their recent fixtures show a perfect record of five consecutive wins. The latest was a 2-0 victory over Leeds United, with goals from Francisco Evanilson and Amine Adli. This result followed a 3-0 league win over Aston Villa and a 3-0 victory away at Manchester United, part of a run that has seen them score 14 goals while conceding 13 this season.
That momentum will be vital as the schedule intensifies. The trip to Anfield is the first of six matches in an 18-day period, demanding significant resources from Iraola's squad. Before the cup clash, Bournemouth have a league game against Ipswich Town on November 8, where they will look to extend their winning streak. The team is 12 points behind league leaders Arsenal.
Marcus Tavernier is the club's top scorer this season with five goals, adding another threat for the Cherries. The quarter-final presents a clear opportunity to reach a major domestic semi-final and continue what has been a promising campaign on multiple fronts. The match at Anfield is scheduled for Wednesday, December 16.
The report in full is at thisisanfield.com
