Eddie Howe has challenged his Bournemouth team to create history by upsetting the odds against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium today. The Cherries have a woeful EPL record against the champions, losing all six of their matches, conceding 21 goals and scoring only twice. They have tasted defeat in their last three matches at the Etihad - 4-0, 4-0 and 5-1.

But Howe, whose team are an impressive eighth in the division in their fourth consecutive season in the top flight, has called on the Cherries to put those results behind them. "It isn't damage limitation for us, but it is an opportunity to create a historic moment for the football club," he said.