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Bournemouth will face Leicester City in the Premier League on Saturday, October 8.
The Cherries are currently 13th in the league table with 9 points, while Leicester are 19th with 4 points.
Ahead of the game, Paul Merson has stated his prediction on Sportskeeda.
"Bournemouth have done alright, but they need to start winning games to stand a realistic chance of staying in the Premier League. Gary O'Neil has made them hard to beat, so their next step would be to start winning the Lions' share of their home games.
"Leicester City are in a bit of a false position in terms of the Premier League standings because they've scored goals aplenty, but injuries haven't been kind to them this season. They are coming on the back of their first win of the season in the Premier League and James Maddison is in stunning form, so I think they'll get all three points once again.
"I would take Maddison as a surprise package for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, but sadly, I don't see it happening. Gareth Southgate has had enough chances to pick him but the fact remains that Maddison is yet to make his England debut. With just two weeks to go for the squad announcement, I don't see him getting on the plane to Qatar.
"Nevertheless, he's been one of the best players in the Premier League this season and has put up sensational numbers so far. If he carries on performing like this, I don't think Newcastle United will be the only team trying to snap him up - a bunch of other teams will join the race to secure his signature."
Paul Merson's Prediction: Bournemouth 1-3 Leicester City
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