Bournemouth boss Howe pays little mind to the past ahead of Liverpool trip

Eddie Howe believes that AFC Bournemouth travel to Anfield in fine fettle on Wednesday but that the Cherries’ dramatic win over Liverpool earlier this season will have little bearing on events on Merseyside.

Nathan Ake’s injury-time winner saw Bournemouth beat Jurgen Klopp’s side 4-3 at the Vitality Stadium in December, with Howe’s troops coming back from 3-1 down with 15 minutes to go.

Having endured an eight-match winless run following the turn of the year, the Cherries go to Liverpool off the back of draws away at Manchester United and Southampton, as well as home wins over West Ham United and Swansea City.

But the events of the two teams’ previous meeting, which provided one of Bournemouth’s most famous top-flight results, will be far from Howe’s mind.

“On the day, we had a little bit of luck,” said the Cherries chief.

“We were out of it but we didn’t give up or surrender, and then managed to end the game on a real high.

“That said, it has no relevance to this game. It’s a totally different game away from home, where hopefully we can get some points.

“We know it’s going to be very difficult, they have very good players and a manager I’m sure will be success in the long term.

“We’ve played well there recently but not got any points – the next challenge is to go there and get something.

“We’re in a good place at the moment. We’re well aware of how quickly things can change.”