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Bournemouth v West Brom preview
- Updated: September 9, 2016
Jack Wilshere is expected to start for Bournemouth as they chase their first Premier League win of the season at home to West Brom.
The 24-year-old joined the Cherries from Arsenal on a season-long loan on Deadline Day in a bid to play more first-team football this campaign.
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe said signing the midfielder was a “big moment” for the club, who were playing League Two football in 2010.
“I think it is a brave decision for his career but hopefully a good one,” Howe said. “Hopefully when he looks back in a year’s time, he will see it as a turning point in his career for the better.
“If you had said to me [a few years ago] that we would have the opportunity to sign someone like Jack, I would have said it is not possible.”
West Brom approach the match on the back of speculation head coach Tony Pulis was considering his future at the club after a frustrating transfer window, with chairman John Williams openly admitting that it was a “disappointment”.
Team news
Bournemouth could be without Josh King after the 24-year-old suffered a hamstring problem while away on international duty with Norway.
Howe said there were a number of internationals who were facing late fitness tests but did not disclose names.
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