The 3 key battles as Bournemouth host Manchester City in the Premier League this evening

Josh King vs John Stones

Josh King bagged a brace in their 6-3 defeat at Everton last weekend, and with Callum Wilson out injured until the end of the season, King looks set to lead the line in the coming weeks.

The Norwegian international has scored six goals in 23 Premier League appearances this term, four of which have come in his last six league matches.

Clearly, the 25-year-old is in good form, and will certainly cause the City defence some issues this evening, most notably John Stones.

The former Everton defender is likely to start at centre-back either in a back three or back four, so it’ll be up to him to nullify the threat of King, and keep him quiet during the contest.

However, the England international’s tendency to overplay could haunt them as King is tenacious when upfront, as he pretty much defends from the front for the Cherries.

City have occasionally lost intensity in previous games, and King will look to benefit from that if it happens this evening.