Cherries face Wolves for a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals

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AFC Bournemouth host Wolves on Saturday afternoon, as they look to reach the quarter finals of the FA Cup.

If they win, it would be the third time that the Cherries have reached the last eight of the competition in the club's history. 

They reached the fifth round with a 2-0 win away to Everton at the start of February. 

The Cherries now host Wolves for the second time within a week, and will be hoping to get revenge for the 1-0 defeat they suffered last Saturday.

In that game Illia Zabarnyi was sent off, which means he will miss this game through his three match ban.

Bournemouth boss, Andoni Iraola, said: “My priority is clear, it’s to try to win the game tomorrow.

“I think the chance to be in the next round for us is huge. We lost last season, probably the biggest regret I have from last season is that game against Leicester, we lost it here and it hurt me.

“It doesn’t affect the league position but it hurts you because it feels like you’ve lost a good chance.”

Iraola refused to comment on whether Evanilson will feature in tomorrow's game, however after playing thirteen minutes against Brighton it is likely he will make an appearance. 

With Ryan Christie now being an injury doubt due to his injury in the game against Brighton on Wednesday, Iraola may look towards young midfielder Alex Scott.

Scott has just returned from an injury himself and managed 64 minutes against Brighton. Iraola said: “I’m happy because it was the first time he played more than 45 minutes, it's a good sign.

“He finished the game quite well. He will be an option like all the others, especially now with Ryan Christie in this situation where we don't really know what’s going to happen, he will be important.”

The draw for the quarter final stage will take place on Sunday, after the Manchester United vs Fulham match concludes. 

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