AFC Bournemouth vs Everton

Bournemouth host Everton in an early-season Premier League meeting between two clubs on different trajectories. The Cherries are fresh off their best-ever top-flight finish, sixth place and a first Europa League campaign, while the Toffees settle into life as a mid-table side after finishing 13th in their first full season at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Bournemouth begin a new era under Marco Rose, who replaced Andoni Iraola over the summer, with squad depth the key concern as European football adds to the schedule. Everton, under David Moyes, added Christian Nørgaard and Hayden Hackney in midfield and Brennan Johnson up front, while still weighing a permanent Jack Grealish deal after his loan spell. Iliman Ndiaye remains their sharpest threat after nine league goals last season. Bournemouth have dominated this fixture historically, though Everton ended a losing run with a 1-0 win at the Vitality in December, Grealish scoring late. Our prediction: 2-1