Arsenal have been in outstanding form of late, despite having injury issues. They remain unbeaten in all competitions with the second best defensive record in the Premier League. With the consistently solid centre-back pairing of William Saliba and Gabriel, the Gunners have been tough to score against. They currently have five clean sheets in all competitions.
Bournemouth have been inconsistent in front of goal to start this season. Whilst they have scored eight goals in their seven fixtures so far, they have failed to score in three of those games, including their most recent match against Leicester in which they lost 1-0. We are backing their struggles to continue with defeat against Arsenal β Bournemouth 0-2 Arsenal
Bournemouth vs Arsenal: Preview & Prediction
Arsenal travel to Bournemouth looking to continue their impressive start to the season and keep within touching distance at the top of the table.
Date: 19/10/24
Kick-off time: 11:30 EST
Venue: Vitality Stadium
Where to watch: Peacock.
Arsenal travel to the Vitality Stadium this weekend looking to continue their impressive start to the Premier League season. Meanwhile, Bournemouth will be aiming to bounce back from a recent defeat.
The Gunners have been in scintillating form, remaining unbeaten in the league and currently sitting just behind Liverpool and Manchester City. Their recent performances against top-tier opposition demonstrate their title-contending capabilities.
The Cherries have had a mixed bag of results. While they've secured a few wins, a recent loss to Leicester City has put them under pressure to maintain their position in the league.
The visitors have been the dominant team in this matchup in recent years. Arsenal have won eight of the last nine meetings in all competitions with the other fixture ending in a draw. The last time Bournemouth were victorious was in January 2018 with a 2-1 win at home. The North Londoners did the double over their opponents last season, winning a combined 7-0.
Key Players to Watch
Kai Havertz (Arsenal): The German forward has been in excellent form, scoring four goals this season.
Evanilson (Bournemouth): The club-record signing has yet to fully ignite but could be a key factor.
Gabriel (Arsenal): The Brazilian defender is a threat from set pieces.
Team News
Bournemouth:
Bournemouth should have a fully fit squad to choose from with Tyler Adams set for a potential return from a lower back injury. His status is still in question, but the hope is that he can be involved.
Arsenal:
Martin Odegaard remains out with an ankle injury. Mikel Arteta had been handed a scare after Bukayo Saka was substituted off in Englandβs game against Greece but he should be okay. Kai Havertz withdrew from international duty with a knee injury but should be available. Oleksandr Zinchenko could return.
Form Guide
Bournemouth:
In their last five games, Bournemouth have won two and lost three. It has been a difficult stretch for the Cherries in recent weeks. However, this run began with their first victory of the campaign which came in dramatic fashion at Everton. They were 2-0 down at 87 minutes, but three goals in quick succession snatched all three points. After Antoine Semenyo levelled the score, Lewis Cook and Luis Sinisterra scored twice in stoppage time to complete the turnaround.
A loss at home to Chelsea meant they were unable to continue this momentum. Evanilson missed a penalty in the first half, which proved costly as Christopher Nkunku scored a late winner. Their most recent game was a tricky trip to Anfield. A disallowed goal denied them the lead, before Luis Diaz scored two goals in as many minutes to take the game away. Darwin Nunez added a third.
Bournemouth picked up their second win of the season against Southampton. Evanilson, Dango Ouattara and Semenyo gave them a 3-0 half-time lead. The Saints pulled one back shortly after the restart. The most recent game was a disappointing 1-0 loss at Leicester. Facundo Buonanotte scored the winner in the 16th minute.
Arsenal:
In their last five games, Arsenal have won four and drawn one. The Gunners have managed to maintain their unbeaten start to the campaign despite some tough fixtures. This run started with their biggest test of the season at champions Man City. They came away with a 2-2 draw in an extraordinary game. Erling Haaland put the hosts in front, before Mikel Artetaβs side turned it around through Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel. A second yellow card to Leandro Trossard shifted the momentum back into Cityβs favour, and the home side dominated the second half. However, they did not find an equaliser until the 98th minute. John Stones scored the goal.
A 5-1 win at home to Bolton comfortably saw them through to the fourth round of the EFL Cup. Seventeen-year old Ethan Nwaneri scored twice, and Raheem Sterling netted his first goal for the club. Arsenal continued their strong start to the league season with a 4-2 win over Leicester last time out. After taking a 2-0 lead, a brace from James Justin levelled it up at 2-2. An own goal clinched the win deep into stoppage time before Havertz added a fourth to put it to bed.
A return to Champions League action followed and they picked up their first win against PSG. They won 2-0 with goals from Havertz and Bukayo Saka. Last time out Arsenal won 3-1 against Southampton. The Saints took a shock lead, but a quick response from Havertz levelled the score. Gabriel Martinelli and Saka secured the three points.
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