Arsenal vs Bournemouth – Match preview and team news
Arsenal return to Premier League action on Saturday seeking to tighten their grip on the title race.The Gunners currently hold a nine-point lead over Manchester City in second place. Mikel Arteta’s ...
Arsenal vs Bournemouth – Match preview and team news Arsenal return to Premier League action on Saturday seeking to tighten their grip on the title race. The Gunners currently hold a nine-point lead over Manchester City in second place. Mikel Arteta’s side recently steadied the ship after two painful domestic cup exits.
They secured a narrow 1–0 victory over Sporting CP in the Champions League on Wednesday. Now, the North London side aims for a fifth consecutive top-flight victory. Bournemouth arrive at the Emirates Stadium as the league’s most stubborn outfit.
The Cherries are currently on an 11-game unbeaten run in the Premier League. This streak equals their club record set between November 2024 and January 2025. Andoni Iraola’s side has won two of their last three league encounters against the Gunners.
Consequently, they will feel confident about disrupting Arsenal’s momentum once again. Arsenal vs Bournemouth – Match preview and team news Date: Saturday, 11 April 2026 Kick-off: 12:30 BST Venue: Emirates Stadium, London Referee: Michael Oliver VAR: Darren England Last Meeting: AFC Bournemouth 2–3 Arsenal (3 January 2026, Premier League) Team news Arsenal Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Eberechi Eze is available for selection after a calf injury. The boss praised his number 10 for pushing the medical staff to return early.