Overview

• Bournemouth have six points from three league matches after 1-0 wins over Wolves and Tottenham following a 4-2 loss at Liverpool.
• The club lost starters Ilya Zabarnyi, Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Dango Ouattara over the summer and moved on September 1 for defenders Alex Jimenez and £13m signing Veljko Milosavljevic.
• Andoni Iraola has leaned on a settled XI with Antoine Semenyo prominent in attack, including two goals at Anfield and an assist in the home win.
• Bournemouth report selection issues with Enes Unal out long term, Adam Smith sidelined by a hamstring problem and Lewis Cook facing a late fitness check, while Ryan Christie built minutes during the break.
• Brighton arrive off a 2-1 victory over Manchester City featuring James Milner’s record penalty and Brajan Gruda’s winner, and they have won six of the past eight league meetings; kickoff is Saturday at 3 p.m. local at the Vitality Stadium.