Premier League: Arsenal vs Bournemouth Live
Preview: Arsenal vs Bournemouth
Arsenal vs Bournemouth is set to come off on Saturday at 11:30am at the Emirates Stadium. The gunners come into this game after a 3-2 win in the North London derby whiles the cherries come into this game after a 3-0 win over Brighton.
Despite facing a tough challenge towards the end, Arsenal made significant progress in their quest to win the Premier League this season by defeating Tottenham 3-2 in the North London derby. Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, acknowledged the tense moments towards the end of the match, but praised his team’s defensive resilience, a key factor in their successful season. Arsenal has kept 14 clean sheets in the league, a statistic that only three other teams in Europe’s top-five leagues have surpassed. They aim to continue this defensive strength in their upcoming match against Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium, seeking to secure their fourth consecutive league victory over them after a 4-0 win in September.
This time, it may not be as easy as it sounds, as Bournemouth comes to the capital following a strong 3-0 victory over Brighton. This win brought their total points for the season to 48, a new record for the club in the Premier League, placing them comfortably in mid-table and aiming for a top-half finish. The team is now aiming to surpass their previous record of 13 wins in a top-flight season, achieved in the 2018/19 campaign. Despite having won only one of their 13 previous Premier League matches against their upcoming opponent, Bournemouth faces a tough challenge in this upcoming game.
Head-to-head
Arsenal has been the superior team in the history of this competition. They have won 11, drawn 2, and lost only 1 of the last 14 meetings with Bournemouth. In the most recent match in September last year, Arsenal defeated Bournemouth 4-0 at Vitality Stadium under the management of Mikel Arteta.
Prediction
The gunners are currently performing exceptionally well and is engaged in a close competition for the title with Manchester City. It is crucial for the Gunners to secure a win in their upcoming home game against Bournemouth to maintain their momentum. All signs indicate that Arsenal is likely to achieve a convincing victory in this match.
