Even when Bournemouth won the Championship in 2014-15 they only managed a run of four wins or more twice in the season and Middlesbrough and Norwich City were the teams that ended those runs. Rotherham may not have the same pedigree, but Bournemouth need consistency if they are to stretch their winning run.
While the media have made big news of Josh King not yet being ready to play, I expect the Norweigan striker will find it hard to get another game for Bournemouth before the transfer window opens. Jason Tindall doesn't need to make wholesale changes for this match, but he could give some of the younger players a chance to impress if he can win the game early on.
The player that is more of a miss for me is Jack Stacey. Adam Smith did well enough in the last game as cover and I don't see any changes coming in the back four. David Brooks was looking a bit more of a doubt, having put everything into the game against Nottingham Forest and I wouldn't be surprised if he was given a place to rest on the bench. If so, I'd like to see Riquelme get a start.
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In the center of midfield, Tindall could give Billing or Gosling an opportunity but it is more likely he would leave them on the bench. The form of Stanislas, Danjuma and Solanke makes them sure starters for me unless they are carrying any knocks.
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Winning four matches in a row would be a statement that Bournemouth are doing all they can to chase down Norwich City. The Cherries maybe second to surpass the 30 point mark, but they are well on target to be on for a top-two finish at the moment. Back in the promotion-winning 2014-15 season, the Cherries were in ninth place after 12 games.
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