Arsenal vs Bournemouth

Emirates Stadium forms the backdrop for a tasty-looking Premier League showdown between Arsenal and Bournemouth.

After mathematically losing Premier League title hopes last weekend, Arsenal may not lose much sleep over the final four rounds, especially amid a stuttering effort to secure a place in the Champions League title decider. Indeed, a 1-0 home loss to PSG in the first leg dashed such hopes, yet the Gunners can draw confidence from losing just one of their last 35 league outings following a midweek European clash (W24, D10). Adding to Arsenal fans’ optimism, the Londoners have won all eight competitive home meetings with Bournemouth, netting an eye-catching 23 goals. However, the Cherries are one of only three teams to have defeated the Gunners in league play this season, handing Arsenal a reason for caution despite their eight-match unbeaten league run (W3, D5).

On the other hand, Bournemouth can make history this weekend by pulling off their first-ever league double over Arsenal. Despite taking this trip amid a four-game unbeaten streak (W1, D3), the visitors’ form is far from ideal, as they’ve only won once in their last nine league outings (D4, L4). However, Andoni Iraola’s men have claimed the Premier League’s fifth-most 25 away points this season, equaling their point tally on home turf. Confidence comes from Bournemouth’s free-scoring record in London, where they’ve netted precisely two goals in all but one of their league matches this season, though four ended 2-2 (D5, L1). That said, their most recent top-flight visit to the capital yielded a scoreless draw against Crystal Palace.