Bournemouth will face West Brom on Saturday at Dean Court.
Eddie Howe will be disappointed with his side’s results so far this season. Bournemouth have lost two and drawn one match in the first month.
Bournemouth will face West Brom on Saturday – with new signings and a manager who knows how to get a result when it counts – the Cherries should take all three points on Saturday.
Here’s three reasons why Bournemouth should get their first win against West Brom.
New signings
Jack Wilshere was a surprise signing on deadline day
All teams around Bournemouth such as Watford, Sunderland and Swansea should be envious of the business the Cherries have done.
Eddie Howe has brought in midfielders Lewis Cook, Jordon Ibe and Jack Wilshere on a season-long loan from Arsenal. The signing of Wilshere is a big statement of intent from the board and created a buzz around Dean Court, and he is set to make his debut on Saturday.
If players such as Wilshere, Cook and Ibe can gel, then the Cherries should have no problem securing their first win of the season.
It’s time Bournemouth turned their fortunes around
Eddie Howe will be determined to win on Saturday
The Cherries looked set to take all three points in their last game away to Crystal Palace, but a goal in stoppage time by Scott Dann resulted in the game finishing 1-1.
They suffered two defeats to Manchester United and West Ham in the two previous matches. Despite a bad run of games, Howe will be determined to put the bad start behind them. West Brom have so far won just one game this season and will also be looking to pick up points at Dean Court. Saturday’s game will be a tough match for both sides who will be seeking to start to put a winning run together.
Consistent style of football
Tony Pulis will also be hoping that West Brom can get a result
Eddie Howe is a manager known to keep to his guns and not change his style of play. Howe received some criticism from fans last season when he failed to change his tactics. However, Howe knew what he was doing which resulted in the remarkable achievement of keeping Bournemouth out of the relegation zone.
Howe’s positive style of play is a contrast to West Brom manager Tony Pulis, who has been criticised for a negative style of football. Pulis is defensively minded, he prefers his side to play long balls in the hope of not conceding. Howe likes to play attractive; passing football – which might just give Bournemouth the edge on Saturday.
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