Arsenal – Bournemouth: the leaders want to tighten their grip at the Emirates 
On Saturday, the Emirates Stadium is set to be rocking for the early kick-off between Arsenal and Bournemouth. Charging towards the title at full tilt, Arsenal won’t be in the mood to waste a chance to stretch their lead at the top. Bournemouth, meanwhile, arrive with a reputation for draws and a clear plan to spoil the party in north London. For both clubs, every point suddenly matters a whole lot more.
Arsenal, Mikel Arteta’s fortress 
Arsenal’s Gunners have pushed past the symbolic 70-point mark on the back of a brutal run of four straight league wins. Cup football has left them with a bitter taste, but Arteta’s side have been flying in the Premier League and the Champions League. Arsenal now sit nine points clear of Manchester City, and at home they’ve turned scoring into a routine.
Even with a mad schedule and that two-legged tie against Sporting, Arsenal refuse to wobble in domestic action. They’re on a seven-game winning streak at home, scoring at least twice in almost every one of them. Bournemouth won’t scare easily, but Arsenal still need to stay sharp and avoid the sort of embarrassing slip that drags a title race back to life.
Bournemouth, Andoni Iraola’s stubborn wall 
Bournemouth, for their part, are writing a bit of history. They’re unbeaten in 11 Premier League matches, a club record for the Cherries.
Away from home, Bournemouth have been impressively solid and haven’t lost on the road in five games. Against Arsenal’s firepower, they’ll probably spend long spells camped behind the ball. Still, they’ll remember last season’s win at the Emirates and will be dreaming of pulling off another smash-and-grab. If Bournemouth can keep Arsenal quiet, the European chatter might even start up again.
Likely line-ups
Arsenal : Raya ; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori ; Havertz, Zubimendi, Rice ; Madueke, Gyokeres, Martinelli
Bournemouth : Petrovic ; Jimenez, Hill, Senesi, Truffert ; Christie, Scott ; Rayan, Kroupi, Tavernier ; Evanilson
Football prediction Arsenal vs Bournemouth
Only one team scores
This Arsenal-Bournemouth clash pits the league’s best attack against a Bournemouth defence that’s held firm in recent weeks.
Arsenal have made clean wins their thing this season, often shutting the door and never really letting opponents breathe. Against a Bournemouth side who have just come through two goalless away draws, this has the feel of a tactical scrap that Arsenal should eventually crack open. Bournemouth will struggle to offer much going forward against the Gunners’ centre-back pairing. Arsenal’s win looks the obvious call, probably by a clear scoreline that leaves Bournemouth empty-handed.
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