Iraola’s return to Bournemouth marks his first encounter with the Cherries since departing the club in the summer after guiding them to a club‑record Premier League finish and a first‑ever qualification for European competition.
Bournemouth enter the match on an 11‑game unbeaten run at home – a streak that began in January and includes a 1‑0 victory over Liverpool last season when Iraola was in charge of the Cherries.
Liverpool’s start to the season under Iraola has been mixed: the team remain unbeaten but have recorded only one league win, against newly promoted Ipswich, and have drawn with Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest and Fulham.
The Cherries, meanwhile, have yet to win a Premier League game this term, although they have taken the lead in each of their four matches so far, only to see those leads slip.
Both sides come into the fixture with recent cup success – Liverpool beat Tottenham in the Carabao Cup, while Bournemouth’s Marco Rose‑led side began their Europa League campaign with an impressive away win at Real Sociedad.
The match will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event at 1 pm BST, with kickoff scheduled for 2 pm BST, and will also be streamed via the Sky Go app and website.