Liverpool currently lead the way in the Premier League, with a six point leader over nearest challengers Arsenal, but the Reds face a crucial period of five games in a fortnight

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has lauded the work done at Bournemouth by Richard Hughes before the sporting director left the south coast club for Merseyside in the summer.Hughes made more than 100 Premier League appearances for Portsmouth before ending his playing career outside the top flight with Bournemouth.

Diogo Jota could be fit enough to face Bournemouth on Saturday as Liverpool look to extend their lead in the Premier League title race. The Reds travel to the south coast with a six point advantage over Arsenal having played a game less.