AFC Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has said he expects a very demanding game against Brighton and Hove Albion at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday.
The Cherries are coming off the back of a 3-2 defeat at Brentford, just before the international break.
The Seagulls however managed an impressive 2-1 victory at home against Manchester City last time out.
In this fixture last season, the Cherries ran out 3-0 winners against an injury-hit Brighton side.
The result took Bournemouth to their highest ever Premier League points total.
On that game, Iraola said: “It was a very good game we played, but they also had key players out.
“That made it a little bit easier for us, I expect a more difficult game then the one last time yes.”
Iraola admits he has been very impressed with how Fabian Hürzeler’s side have started the season; he said: “I like a lot of what I’ve seen.
“They’re playing very well; they have a lot of high-quality players.
"It’s going to be as demanding as the last games we played at home.
“I haven’t seen many teams dominate them.”
Ryan Christie misses the game, due to being suspended after picking up 5 yellow cards.
The Cherries boss admitted it will be a huge loss for the team, he said: “We lose a very important player.
“It was a matter of time, we have another three players on four yellow cards.
"We will have to adapt, because you want all players available.”