Their identify chase would possibly now be officially over, alternatively Manchester United however have art work to do on Wednesday night time at Bournemouth as they look to safe 2nd position.
On the other hand, Jose Mourinho’s side received’t move into the game with the easiest of self belief levels, having out of place 1-0 at area to West Brom on Sunday.
The visitors may additionally have one eye on Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final against Tottenham.
Eddie Howe: “We have now had it previous to in each and every seasons, where people hit a point and think this is you accomplished and likewise you merely lose an edge to your potency.
“It’s one of the frustrating problems I’ve had to take care of inside the Premier League because of it is not vital to me whether or not or no longer we’re safe or not safe; the principle is that you just give your highest in each and every game.”
Jose Mourinho: “We out of place three problems [against West Brom] that would possibly give us great steadiness for the second position.
“Now we however have the fourth position to struggle for because of Chelsea received [at Southampton on Saturday] and we out of place, so we however should struggle for top 4.”
What the avid players are pronouncing:
Simon Francis: “It is a game when we can move on the front foot and take a look at to attack them.
“They will try to play out from the once more and we can try to press them along with we can.
“It is a area game and one we in reality really feel we can win, as they all are. We have now now self belief we can win each and every game.”
Juan Mata: “2nd position was once as soon as not accomplished previous to the game.
“It was once as soon as not accomplished even supposing we received, so losing – it’s a lot more important the next game.
“Everyone knows that we want to compete until without equal week.”
Confirmed XIs:
Bournemouth: Begovic, Francis, S. Get ready dinner, Ake, Daniels, Fraser, L. Get ready dinner, King, Surman, Ibe, Wilson.