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Nine points clear. Home ground. Early kick-off. Arsenal had every reason to make this routine. Instead, Bournemouth came to the Emirates and handed them one of their most deflating defeats of the season, winning 2–1 in a performance that was composed, physical, and at times uncomfortably controlled for a side sitting thirteenth in the table. This was not a smash-and-grab performance. Bournemouth were the better team for long stretches and deserved every point. For Arsenal, th

Arsenal FC welcome AFC Bournemouth to the Emirates for an early 12:30 kick-off on Saturday, as the league leaders look to maintain their advantage at the top against the in-form Cherries. Bournemouth currently sit 13th in the Premier League and have enjoyed an impressive run of form in recent months, showcasing that this won’t be an easy game for Mikel Arteta ’s side. They are on an unbeaten run of more than ten games, although their last defeat came against Arsenal in the

Bournemouth made it 11 games unbeaten in the Premier League as they fought back twice to draw with Manchester United, who went down to 10 men after a Harry Maguire red card late on. It was the United centre-back’s challenge that gave Bournemouth the opportunity to level for a second time, as his foul conceded a penalty, which Eli Junior Kroupi expertly converted for 2–2. The Cherries almost went on to win the game, but United managed to see it out with a man down. However, Mi