Cup clashes have Bournemouth braced for Liverpool test

Sticking with Rodgers’ side, big Belgian striker Christian Benteke is set to make his Anfield bow, and is a fabulously enhanced 5/1 (from 3/1) to net two or more.

Philippe Coutinho, the mercurial Brazilian talent who was the Reds’ match-winner at Stoke City last time out, is 7/4 to come up with another goal anytime. Compatriot Roberto Firmino, meanwhile, may continue from the bench and holds 4/1 odds to score last.

Serbia winger Lazar Markovic was on target when Liverpool last battled Bournemouth, but is unlikely to start. He is 4/1 to strike again anytime, but behind Jordan Ibe in the pecking order, who is shorter in that market at 10/3.

Danny Ings could make his Reds debut against his former club, and scored twice in as many appearances when previously paired with the Cherries on Burnley’s books. The ex-England Under-21 international features in a 2/1 wincast.

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has some big decisions to make about integrating new signings into his side. Ivory Coast winger Max Gradel, prolific for St-Etienne in Ligue 1 last term, will be pushing for a start and full debut after his big money move. Odds of 6/1 say he will scores at Anfield anytime.

Cherries top scorer from their Championship title winning campaign, Callum Wilson is available at an enhanced 4/1 (from 11/4) to break his Premier League duck at the second attempt.

Tyrone Mings and Lee Tomlin (5/1 anytime) could make their top-flight bows, if Howe wants to make changes in defence or advanced midfield areas.

Coral’s top tip: Nothing but a home win looks on the cards for Liverpool, but we fancy Bournemouth to score, so take the enhanced 5/2 matchday special on that.