 Hello and welcome to our second preview show of the week here at Vitality Stadium. We've got plenty to get through and matchday commentator Chris Temple will be here to go through it all in the next 20 minutes or so. Here's what's coming up. We'll be looking back at the defeat at the Emirates Stadium earlier in the week. We'll also be assessing our under 18s and their FA Youth Cup run. And finally we'll be looking ahead to Samorra's game against Manchester City here at Vitality Stadium. But first we are going to start back with that game at the Emirates Stadium. Chris, it wasn't our best performance was it? How brief do you want me to keep this? No, in a word. The thing is, I mean, half time, 2-1, yes, hadn't played brilliantly in the first half, but at 2-1 you're in the game. And to come straight out half time and concede after what was it, three minutes of the second half, maybe even less than that. Yeah, I mean, whatever already you'd said at half time, and it's not the first time it's happened. That's two or three games, Cardiff, Liverpool, where they've come straight out half time and just switched off. I said to the manager this morning, as a manager from the sidelines and you prepare the team, what can you do about the sort of concentration levels? And is it down to simply individuals concentrating? Is it down to player intelligence in terms of how to manage the match? Is it down to the quality of the opposition? And he basically said it's a bit of all of those things. So it's very hard for him when you set the team up and he will have briefed them all week and analyze it to the nth degree. This is what we need to be aware of. And it almost goes without saying, make sure you're concentrating from the start and it didn't happen. The goals are too easy for Arsenal. Credits to Dan Gosling for the Bournemouth goal, worked really hard, forced a mistake, proved that the top teams can be human as well, going doozy caught in possession. But all in all, it was just too comfortable. Once it goes to 3-1, then they start to chase the game and of course the gaps open up and they pick off four and five. Fifth goal, I thought possibly Art of Barrage maybe could have done a little bit better. But yeah, it's one of those nights where as soon as you can see that third really, the writing was looking on the wall. And as you say, it's the timing of the goals. It was not only the one just after half time, but also the one in the third minute. Yeah, of course. I mean, if anything was to, I guess, be a barometer of how the night would go, someone like Nathan Ake, who doesn't make many mistakes, nearly put a back pass on the strikers, Toa Bamiyang, after 25 seconds of the game. So that probably gave us a little yardstick as to what might be to come. But yeah, three minutes, Erzill, apparently he's not been very good this year, but you wouldn't know that from the other night. Him and McIterian were running the show, really. Bournemouth struggled to get the grips with McIterian, particularly, sort of tactically, he seemed to be finding pockets of space. They did look better when they changed in what Ryan Fraser in sort of a third central midfielder and sort of left-least, we say, up top on his own. Looked a bit more solid, but then they changed to a three, and that didn't quite work. Arsenal countered them. So it was an interesting tactical battle. But Eddie was as animated on the touchline of the first half as I've seen him for a long time and was as down after the game as I've seen him for a long time as well. And as you say, at half time it was 2-1. There was just a glimmer of hope there, wasn't there, when at least we say put that in the back of the net. Yeah, always, you know, one goal difference. We've seen it before, you know, for example, at Man City. We'll come onto that later, but away from home, it was 1-1 at half time, and you're thinking, okay, well, you're right in the game here. And then they score relatively soon after half time. So, yeah, that was the third goal was the killer, but Arsenal will do that to quite a few teams this season. And Bournemouth will not be wanting to go back to North London any time soon after a scoreline of 1-10 against them this season. And of course, on Wednesday night, there was no Dominic Slanky, but good to see David Bricks back on the bench. Good to see him on the bench. I don't think they were really keen to use him as we saw. As soon as the game was gone, he wasn't coming on. If they'd been closer and there'd been a point up for grabs, we may well have seen him come on for 10 or 15 minutes at the end. Sam Surridge, obviously, the one positive of the night in terms of getting a Premier League debut, a homegrown product, he's been here, well, he was here from the age of eight initially. He went away and came back at 14. And I thought for the 10 minutes he came on it, he looked not overalled, I thought he looked good. Not to be too surprising when, let's not forget, he's played what was it, 20 games for Oldham, banged the goals in, was part of an FA Cup upset at Fulham, a Premier League team, which he scored as well. So he looked like he was full of confidence from that run. And it'll be nice. I hope he gets on here tomorrow against Man City. It'd be nice for him to get on in front of the home supporters with Slanky still sideline. He's the next cab off the rank. Although there's talk that Callum Wilson possibly could be available. So that was the positive of the night, is a homegrown player getting his Premier League debut. Absolutely, a positive in Surridge as well. And a positive that it's just another game out the way, another tough one, and now the run hopefully looks a little bit... Yeah, it does. I mean, City here, obviously, only Tottenham then left in the last nine games of the big six. So yeah, I think going away from home, it's been tough. It's a long run of defeats. They lost to everyone this season. But there are occasionally upsets. We saw Chelsea here. We were standing here saying they need everything to go their way. So they need a few things to bounce their way against City and draw a line under Wednesday pretty quickly. Absolutely. Well, earlier in the week, we also saw our under 18s in FA Youth Cup action against Manchester City. It didn't quite end the way they planned, but Alan Connell had plenty to be proud of after the game. Alan Commiserations knocked out of the FA Youth Cup quarterfinals, but how proud are you of the boys to have reached this stage of the competition? Immensely proud. Told the boys in there, played against an incredibly gifted team in every aspect, physically, technically, tactically. I think everyone that was here tonight saw the quality that Man City have that we knew they had before. But that's as good a youth team as I've seen. But our boys were really good. I thought we took the ball well under pressure. We looked at past the ball, which obviously we always encourage. We tried to be aggressive and press them when we could, but obviously their quality dictated at times that we had to just almost keep our shape and try and be disciplined. But I thought we looked at Fred going forward at times, put some nice passages of play together. It just wasn't to be in a night, and probably their second and third goals were killers, really, especially the second one. I think one of them was five minutes till halftime, and that one set pieces cost us. Going at 2-1, obviously, we're still in the game. And then, obviously, 3-1 was probably the end of the game. But hugely proud, and I'd say the boys will be better for the experience of not just this game, but the whole youth cup run. Well, that was Alan Connell after a 4-1 defeat to Manchester City here on Tuesday night. Chris, you were at the game. What did you make of it? Again, a bit like games in the past against City. They stayed in the game for a long time. For an hour, it was a good game. Just 2-1 behind. The goal just before halftime was a bit of a killer, unfortunately. But again, there's such a golfing class between the resources. Bournemouth Academy, Three Academy, Manchester City Academy, one they play in the Premier League under 18 level every week, was Bournemouth playing the Merritt Youth Alliance League, whatever it's called. So there's a huge golf in the resources. Massive experience for... And guys like, you know, Brandon Camp, for example, Scottish under 19 international, Jake Scrimshaw, obviously, put himself about and caught a couple of eyes as well, was never going to get a lot of service. But I mean, you saw the quality. City had a lot of the ball. I mentioned for Callen Ward in goal as well, who I thought made a number of good saves, too. So yeah, a hugely beneficial night. Alan Connell was really proud of what they've achieved, and it'll only be a great part of their education going forward, being on the same pitches. Let's not forget three of their 11 City had been in the first team squad this season. So one of them played 180 minutes in the Carabao Cup semifinals. So that's what they were up against. And that experience, they were very well-drilled, weren't they? Very much like the first team were going to be on Saturday. Yeah, but even though they... The way City celebrated their goals, I think that they certainly didn't expect to come here in a quarter-final match-up and Bournemouth just to roll over, even though there was a golf. Bournemouth, obviously, they'll be aware, knocked out Villa, also a category one in the previous round here. So I think City knew they celebrated the goals. Even Eric Garcia, who scored a second, went running away to celebrate. It didn't have a friendly match or a big gun against a little gun sort of feel about it. And a great crowd as well that came through the gates. What was it, 1200 nearly for an under-18 game? That'll be great for them to see. Hopefully one or two stars who, a bit like Sam Sturridge, may eventually one day mature to the first team. And a really good experience for them as well, not just playing at the stadium, but playing against a team like City. They don't get to play those teams in the league, do they? Yeah, and the technical ability that City had on the ball, and they'll have learned so much from playing that game. Everything about City, the amount of backroom staff they had, even those sort of things, you look how many members of staff they had and everything. But yeah, there could be no downsides really apart from the score line and going out of the competition. That's sort of one compartment, but the rest of it, they're the games that Alan Connor will need them to be playing more often. Rather than with the greatest of respect to the teams in their league, some of those teams are probably not on the level where Bournemouth want to be going to, they might be on the same level now. But to progress, they need to play the top teams and realize this is what we need to do to get to the top. And it's people like Sam Sourage and Andy Offerbor-Kyle Taylor, they're the ones they can really look up to, can't they? Yeah, and the better ones of the under-18s, we'll start to try and be making an impact in the 21s, going into next year. I think Alan Connor said there was maybe four or five first years in that team as well, who are only just beginning in their under-18 careers really, so again, that's huge for them. Others who won't be here next year, so again, for them, they'll get some contract news in the next few weeks, I'm sure, about their future. So for them, it's a nice way to go out in getting a big cup tie and picking themselves against Man City, which will, even if it's not here, serve them well in their careers somewhere else. And for them, it's obviously nice that players like Nathan Ake were here to watch management, were here to watch them. That's a real boost as well, isn't it? Someone to impress. Yeah, they'll have known that as well. They'll have known that Eddie Howe would be knocking around and if you're a centre half and you've got Nathan Ake here watching, you're thinking, well, I want him to be aware of me and to know my name and if he bumps into me in the corridor, I want him to know that I'm in his position and they'll watch Nathan Ake every week and try and learn from him. Let's not forget, Nathan Ake wasn't too far ago and under 18 himself, just five or six years ago. So, yeah, it's a great boost when you have the first team players taking time out of their daily schedules or their week, if you like, to come and show their support to, I guess, they say together anything is possible. So, togetherness feel, if you like, the first team down to the 18s. Absolutely. Well, next up for the first team is also a visit of Manchester City, as Pep Guardiola's side come here tomorrow. Let's take a look at what Eddie Howe had to say ahead of the game. I think Dominic's closer than Junior, so we'd hope to have him back sooner rather than later. But no, both unavailable for this game. Wilson's getting closer. So, we'll make a late call on him. Injury-wise, he's fine. Again, it's just building up his fitness. The goals against Columns have been a problem for us probably since December. We've been frustrated because some games we've looked really good defensively. There's been a few clean sheets in there where you think we've been very strong. So, we can do it. We have the capability, if we play to our very, very best, of beating anybody here. Our home form has been very, very strong. So, do we have the capability? Yes. The game against them this season, I thought we'd perform well. It's probably... With the home game here, the tightest we've been to them, the closest we've been to getting a result. So, we've had moments and we've also had some tough experiences where they've shown their quality. So, we hope and pray that we get our A-game together. The crowd really get with us and we can produce a memorable performance. Well, that was Eddie Howe speaking to the media ahead of tomorrow's game against Manchester City. Chris, there's no two ways about it. It's going to be a really tough one, isn't it? It will. I'm trying to look at City's win over West Ham in midweek as a positive that they might not be firing on all cylinders, only winning 1-0. But they still want, obviously, to keep the pressure on Liverpool. They changed quite a few players for that game. They've obviously got big Champions League matches and things on the horizon as well. So, yeah, at home against City, I mean, let's face it. Last season, they needed a 96-minute winner from Raheem Sterling, whatever it was, to win that game. Bournemouth played pretty well and, obviously, the Charlie Daniels were worldy. Then we think back to the game at City earlier in the season. Well, actually, 3-1, it finished in City's favour, but 1-1 at half time, as we said, Callum Wilson equalising. And, again, Bournemouth were in that game for an hour and the second goal, you know, just sort of broke the camel's back, if you like. So, yeah, Bournemouth have been competitive against City, but the stat remains. They've never got a point off them. The only team in the Premier League they haven't got a point off since they arrived. You only got to look at the bench that City had the other night. You know, Sterling was on the bench, for example, amongst others, Mendy, Kyle Walker, who were all rotated out. So, when you've got some of the ability they've got to bring in, we've said this, you know, I feel like we've repeated ourselves so many times over the last few weeks, talking about the big six, but City are the one team that Bournemouth have never got to grips with in terms of getting a point. So, they've got it all on again, but on home soil, with a high proportion of the points won here this season and also a fast start, hopefully. Hopefully a nice day. Maybe the boost of David Brooks possibly starting. Callum Wilson could be back in the squad. Hopefully one or two positives in the right direction. Let's not forget it's not that long ago since they beat Chelsea 4-0 here. So, it feels like a long time ago now, but that should be remembered. And as you say, that Chelsea game was one of the game against City here last year. There are bits of confidence that they can take, aren't there? Oh, of course. And the Chelsea game, you know, Bournemouth hardly touched the ball in the first half hour, really. Chelsea had all of the ball had, you know, without really having that many clear-cut chances, Bournemouth defended really, really well, stayed in the game and then obviously took advantage in the second half when Chelsea began to unravel. So, that's the key. Tomorrow, you know, Bournemouth, we traditionally see them start fast here. Against Wolves, actually, in the last home game, it was Wolves that started fast. And they had four corners in the first five minutes or something, or long throws and things. So, from that point of view, they've got to, you know, they've got to get out of the blocks because everybody will be a little bit down after Wednesday, a little bit doom and gloomy. But, you know, eighth is still very much within reach. A lot of the teams to play in the bottom half of the table, lots of presentable opportunities to, well, more presentable opportunities than some of the fixtures over the last few weeks. So, but, you know, they need to turn up against City. They owe the fans at least a bit of, you know, a bit of spirit and to concentrate and to not make mistakes. You make mistakes against City, you lose. It's as simple as that. And of course, with that game just being on Wednesday night, it's a really good opportunity. This game's come so close to Wednesday night that they can right their wrongs and put in a good performance. Yeah, they have to dwell on the 5-1 for too long. I mean, physically, the problem is that, you know, tough game chasing a lot of ball at Arsenal, you know, mentally sapping as well and not too many options to refresh it and to rotate it. You think of players that make mistakes at bigger clubs and you make a mistake in the City team, you'd probably be out of the team for at least one game, maybe a few. Eddie doesn't have that luxury. I'm not saying he would be the manager that would drop someone for making one mistake, but he simply doesn't have the resources to be able to keep changing it around. You know, Chris Meppen had a pretty solid debut here, had a tough night the other night. Lots of descent in the halves will have a tough night at Arsenal, that's for sure. So, yeah, there's resources-wise, Salanki still out, Steve Cook still out, Stanis last still out. Not many options to change it. Jordan and Ibs getting a little run on the team. At least from what you say, you'd imagine Ness Callan-Wilson is, you know, makes a miraculous recovery. We'll probably have to start again. And I'd say that in the nicest possible way because he's not a regular Premier League starter. Maybe the goal will be good for him the other night. But yeah, just not too many ways to freshen it up. So, Arsenal away, followed by City at home in the space of, what's that, four days, physically not ideal. And Eddie Howe did say he did mention David Bricks and, of course, Callan-Wilson. They are getting closer and that's a little boot in itself, isn't it? That shouldn't be forgotten how much you take out of the team when you're missing those guys. I mean, Callan-Wilson's the top scorer. David Bricks, you know, is catching everybody's eye in the Premier League with his ability to make something happen. And I think we said last week, you know, that you're relying on a 21-year-old first-year Premier League player to be inspiring your team. I think it would be a huge boost if he is back. Again, if it's one of those where he can play an hour from the start and possibly can't, you know, isn't fit for the whole game, I think in the circumstances, Eddie will probably want to start him and if he can get through an hour rather than bring him on for the last 20 because, unfortunately, against the big guns, the game can be gone by then. And as useful as it will be to get minutes in David Bricks' legs, I think, you know, in terms of inspiring the team, that they could do with that. Maybe Callan-Wilson could be the one who could get 15 minutes at the end if he's getting back to fitness. I think he was hoping to be back for the Huddersfield game, so it would be a little bit ahead of schedule if he was to feature. But yeah, I just think the lift that those players and the creativity on the pitch, as well as the sort of mental side of having your best players coming back, that would be hugely significant if they play a part. And of course, we're back here at Vitality Stadium, unbeaten in the league here in 2019. That'll be a little boost as well for them, won't it? And again, we've seen here before, on the day at home, match for anybody. A huge proportion of the points. 25, I think it is out of 34 this season, have come here, which is worrying for the away form, which, thankfully, haven't mentioned the run of away defeats so far, but we've got to slip it in somewhere. But here, yeah, again, it's all down to that ability, to be able to dictate the game from the start the way you want to. Know that you're against the big guns, you'll come under pressure. That's where the crowd come in. They've been really good here the last few games. I think sticking with them, they're a great, the Emirates, I know you were in their way at the Emirates the other day. And you can hear the crowd singing even towards the end of the game, enjoying their day out and supporting the team and sticking with them when they know they're going to have tough days against the big clubs. That is going to happen, such are the golfing resources. So I think the crowd atmosphere will play a big part tomorrow as well. Well, it's certainly going to be a very exciting game to look forward to. If you are coming here to Vitality Stadium tomorrow, then we hope you enjoy your visit with us. But if not, make sure you keep an eye on our website for all the latest updates. Thanks for joining us.