Charlie Malam: Last Sunday's win at Stoke City was a bolt from the blue. For much of the game, a lot of what we tried didn't really work - until the switch to the 4-3-3, which has to be the formation we use against Bournemouth.

Though they're only in their first top-flight campaign, Eddie Howe's side represent tricky opponents - and they've give us good games in both the FA Cup and Capital One Cup in the last two seasons, so we have to exercise some caution and not go into the game thinking it's a guaranteed three points. 

Starting from the back - Simon Mignolet obviously retains his spot. He was solid at the Britannia, though largely unchallenged, but was most certainly guilty of trying to go long for Christian Benteke one too many times.

I, personally, would keep the back-four the same as it was against Stoke - with Joe Gomez on the left, Nathaniel Clyne on the right and Dejan Lovren and Martin Skrtel the centre-back pairing.

It worked well last time out and the inclusions of Mamadou Sakho and Alberto Moreno after such a splendid defensive performance would perhaps disrupt things, though I'd normally argue their case to replace both Gomez and Lovren.

In the midfield, Emre Can has to be included from the off - with James Milner and Jordan Henderson ahead of him in box-to-box roles. They were restricted in their duties last weekend, which often meant we struggled to really control the midfield.

Can adds some much-needed defensive impetus, though the German too loves to drive forward at times, as he showed with some well-timed tackles against the Potters.

The 21-year-old's presence would allow Henderson and Milner to get forward as they wish, meaning they can ensure a fluent pressing system without worrying about dragging themselves out of position.

The front-three, meanwhile, would have to be Philippe Coutinho, Roberto Firmino and Christian Benteke - at least for me. Adam Lallana and Jordon Ibe certainly had impressive pre-seasons, but were less impressive at Stoke.

The latter was our most direct player, but even still was only half as threatening as usual - whilst Firmino added some necessary excitement late into the game, and even despite claims that he wasn't fully fit, looked sharp in his movement and his passing.

Whilst harsh to Ibe, I think it's the right game for Firmino to be thrown into the mix - whilst Coutinho is a guaranteed starter week-in, week-out.

With our forward options currently rather restricted, Benteke should be given a chance to build upon what he showed at Stoke. Whilst, particularly in the first-half, we often tried to make the most of his aerial abilities - hitting it up to him and expecting him to work with the ball, he got into the game more as it grew on.

As we looked to build together some neat passing moves, Benteke livened up a bit and showed some excellent footwork to hold the ball up and find his team-mates in space. With the likes of Coutinho and Firmino, with Milner, Henderson and the full-backs all getting forward - he should have more support to really show us what he's got, whilst the side as a whole should perform better as a unit.

Charlie's XI - Bournemouth (4-3-3): Mignolet; Clyne, Skrtel, Lovren, Gomez; Can, Henderson, Milner; Firmino, Coutinho, Benteke.

Ameé Ruszkai: After a lack of creativity shown by Liverpool last week in their 1-0 win over Stoke City, Brendan Rogers is bound to make changes to his side on Monday, especially going forward.

Bournemouth may be in their first Premier League season, but they ended their Championship campaign with one of the best defensive records in the division and are sure to be a tough test again for the Reds, particularly away from home.

Defensively, Rodgers' men will be expected to cope, however, especially after the Cherries drew a blank at home to Aston Villa last weekend, losing 1-0. Following a clean sheet away at Stoke, there is no need for the Northern Irishman to change his back five either, with each of them putting on solid individual performances and a strong one as a team.

Thus, Mignolet should remain in between the sticks, whilst Clyne, Skrtel, Lovren and Gomez all keep their places. I argued prior to the Stoke match that Sakho should have partnered Skrtel in the centre of defence, but Lovren proved his worth with a great showing at the Britannia and justified Rodgers' choice, and it would be unfair to drop him after that, especially if the manager is looking to build his confidence to bring the best out of him again.

However, with more creativity needed, I would change the formation in order to generate more firepower, with a 4-4-2 diamond set-up ideal. This is because Benteke looked like he needed a partner last week, with Liverpool constantly looking for him with long balls, and no-one being there to collect the second ball after he'd won the first.

Consequently, I'd play Danny Ings alongside the big Belgian, as Ings offers high energy and good movement off the ball, which can give the Reds a different dimension and outlet going forward.

Another reason why I'd choose the 4-4-2 diamond formation is because it allows Can to come into the team and play in that holding role in the middle, whilst also accommodating for both Milner and Henderson, as well as Coutinho in the centre of the park.

Though Coutinho could play on the wing in a 4-3-3, I believe he is best utilised in a more central role as it allows him to be involved as much as possible in the game, which will be necessary for Liverpool to break down Bournemouth.

Deploying Can in the holding role will also increase the influence of both Henderson and Milner on the attack, which will ensure more firepower going forward for the Reds. The diamond will allow both to drift out wide to be an outlet too, which both can do effectively and have done in the past.

Neither Lallana nor Ibe shone on Sunday like they did in pre-season, and taking them out of the team can only push them to reproduce their form from earlier this summer.

With Can sitting to protect Lovren and Skrtel as Clyne and Gomez get forward, the defence will be in good stead when Liverpool get forward, and the attack will certainly look menacing with both full-backs, Henderson, Milner, Coutinho, Ings and Benteke all involved.

Ameé's XI - Bournemouth (4-1-2-1-2): Mignolet; Clyne, Skrtel, Lovren, Gomez; Can; Henderson, Milner; Coutinho; Benteke, Ings.

Oliver Emmerson: After what was a pleasantly surprising opening day victory against an ever-improving Stoke City side, there's no reason to suggest that Brendan Rodgers' Liverpool can't go ahead and make it six points from six on Monday night.

Eddie Howe's newly promoted Bournemouth side will cause the Reds certain problems with their passing style of play, however you would expect Liverpool to clinch three points. If they are to do so, it's vital that what worked against Stoke is kept the same.

Defensive wise, I would only make one tweak. Simon Mignolet naturally continues in goal ahead of Adam Bogdan, after his opening clean sheet, and Nathaniel Clyne's good performance at right back means he will keep his place.

Martin Skrtel did look suspect against Stoke, however the lack of alternative means I would start him, however I would change his partner - bringing in Mamadou Sakho for Dejan Lovren.

Although Lovren had a much improved game against Stoke, he did still make mistakes which, on a different day, may have cost his side. Sakho is a better defender who has been training all week, and should come back into the side following the birth of his child.

At left-back, I'd stick with Joe Gomez. Although Alberto Moreno remains my long term choice there, with Gomez as the centre back, I think the Spaniard will be lacking in match-fitness after a pre-season in which he rarely featured, and Gomez deserves another chance to impress and improve.

Pushing into midfield, I would keep James Milner and Jordan Henderson in the side, with the captain and vice captain both currently undroppable anyway. However, bringing Emre Can into the team makes perfect sense.

For me, Can replaces Adam Lallana, who had a poor game at home to Stoke last week, and his inclusion allows Milner and Henderson, the latter especially, to push further forward and show off their attacking talents.

Philippe Coutinho keeps his place after his match-winning goal against Stoke, and I'd pair him with countryman Roberto Firmino just off Christian Benteke.

Firmino looked lively and exciting when he came on against Stoke, and the Anfield crowd will be eager to see their new man make his debut on Monday night, even if it is just for an hour due to match-fitness.

Olli's XI - Bournemouth (4-3-2-1): Mignolet, Clyne, Skrtel, Sakho, Gomez, Can, Henderson, Milner, Coutinho, Firmino, Benteke.

Mosope Ominiyi: A hard-fought, narrow victory away at the Britannia would have undoubtedly given Brendan Rodgers' side the confidence to push on - especially after the disappointing end to last term, which was underwhelming to say the least.   

Joe Gomez was a surprise inclusion within the starting eleven last time out, but he impressed there and should retain his place at left-back with Alberto Moreno not yet match-fit, although I'd expect the talented young Englishman to revert to a centre-back option as a long-term solution for the Reds.

I'm a firm believer in giving players chances to impress, and even though his first season at Anfield wasn't a memorable one, that applies to Dejan Lovren. The Croatian, who was signed for £20million last season, was a standout performer in their slender win at Stoke and it'd be unfair to leave him out of the XI especially as players tend to thrive with confidence and good form.

In midfield, Emre Can should start. The silky young German didn't last week, but adds both solidity and fluidity to the Liverpool midfield, even when Jordan Henderson is alongside him. The club captain wasn't at his shining best against Mark Hughes' men, and will be hoping for an improved display in-front of the Kop on Monday evening, especially as it's his first competitive game as the captain following Steven Gerrard's emotional farewell this past summer.

Jordon Ibe, slightly ahead of them in a winger/attacking midfield role, will be interesting to watch. The 19-year-old enjoyed an eyecatching pre-season campaign and will be hoping to assert his first-team credentials with another impressive performance against the league's newboys.

I was slightly disappointed to not have seen much of Firmino, but admittedly, he was not ready for 90 minutes and playing against Stoke as your full debut isn't exactly the best for an exciting player who's yet to get used to the physical rigours of the league itself. That being said though, the combination play between himself and fellow countryman Coutinho, will be intriguing to watch to say the least. Himself and the magic man Philippe should start behind the big Belgian, even if the former doesn't complete the full ninety.

Mosope's XI - Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Mignolet; Clyne, Skrtel, Lovren, Gomez; Can, Henderson; Ibe, Firmino, Coutinho; Benteke.