Arsenal will take nothing, but three points during the visit to Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday. The Gunners are aware that their ambitions to win the title have to be supported by winning games like this. Let’s preview it in our free soccer predictions daily.
Arsenal are in a nice run of four consecutive wins in all competitions. Before the international break the Gunners claimed another win in the Premier League – 3-1 against Southampton. But it wasn’t as easy as it seemed – Mikel Arteta’s team was one goal behind until the 58th minute. This is when Kai Havertz equalised. After this Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka finished the job.
The summer signing Mikel Merino could start for Arsenal in the next match. The European champion came in from the bench against Southampton, replacing Jorginho. Now he could get the nod to start.
The same could be said about Gabriel Martinelli. The Brazilian winger was rotated against Southampton when he was replaced by Raheem Sterling in the line-up. But now Martinelli should take his place in the line-up. He’s an important player for Arsenal and Arteta.
Arsenal’s biggest strength remains the center-back duo of Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba. These two defenders created an impressive balance between them. At this moment, for Arsenal’s opposition it looks really difficult to score against them.
Bournemouth are 13th in the standings of the Premier League with 8 points won. The Cherries’ record shows 2 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses. Andoni Iraola’s team have won just one of its last four matches in the league.
Before the break Bournemouth suffered their third defeat for the 2024/25 season. The Cherries faced Leicester City at the King Power, but conceded a 0-1 loss. Facundo Buonanotte’s goal allowed Leicester to take the win here.
Bournemouth’s manager Andoni Iraola could be making changes in the line-up compared to the match against Leicester. The Colombian striker Luis Fernando Sinisterra can return in the starting eleven as he started from the bench against Leicester. Another option for Iraola is the Turkish forward Enes Ünal who still seeks his first Premier League goal for the season.
For the Cherries it will be very important to act organised in defense against an opposition like Arsenal. It means that players like Illia Zabarnyi and Marcos Senesi will have to be at the top of their game. Smith and Kerkez will be vital at the fullback positions because Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli will be dangerous on the flanks.
Antoine Semenyo is Bournemouth’s top striker this season. The Ghanian striker has scored three goals in the league. This is his third campaign at the club, and it could be his best. Semenyo scored 8 Premier League goals during the 2023/24 season.
This is the free soccer predictions daily for the Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Arsenal at the Vitality Stadium. The Gunners are favorites to take the win, but facing Andoni Iraola’s team away from home is never an easy task. Let’s see what’s going to happen here!
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