424 - Bournemouth Are NINETEENTH. Sunderland Is MASSIVE.

From a historic European night to a huge Premier League test - can Bournemouth make back-to-back statements?

After an unforgettable 3-0 victory over Sturm Graz in AFC Bournemouth's first-ever European home fixture, the Cherries must quickly turn their attention back to domestic matters as Sunderland visit the Vitality Stadium.

Marco Rose's side delivered the perfect performance on Thursday night, with a brilliant atmosphere, three goals and a result that will live long in the memory. But now comes the crucial part: backing it up.

With Bournemouth sitting in the relegation mix and Sunderland just above them, this is a massive opportunity for both sides to build momentum, climb the table and give their supporters something to get excited about.

🎙️ In this Bournemouth vs Sunderland preview, we discuss:

🍒 The importance of Thursday's win: Can the Sturm Graz victory be the springboard Bournemouth desperately need?

⚽ A huge Premier League clash - Why this game matters for both sides, despite it still being early in the season.

🔴 Sunderland under Régis Le Bris - How the Black Cats have built on last season's incredible campaign and why they could pose a serious threat.

🔥 Players to watch - Can Evanilson continue his recent improvement in front of goal, and which Sunderland players could cause Bournemouth problems?

🩹 Team news and predicted line-ups - Who will Marco Rose select after Thursday's European action, and could Justin Kluivert feature from the start?

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – we really appreciate it!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices