- The management of each team have a lengthy history together.
- This season, Arsenal has not lost a single match in any tournament.
- Since April, Bournemouth has failed to maintain a clean sheet.
When Bournemouth hosts Arsenal on Saturday night, the Premier League resumes after the international break in October, two well-known rivals square off.
Both Andoni Iraola and Mikel Arteta, the manager of Cherries, were members of the same Basque youth squad. Although the close friends were born only six miles apart, their clubs’ positions in the top flight of England are separated by a far wider gap.
Arsenal is yet to lose in any competition, while Bournemouth has had a mixed start to the new season. The teams were separated by ten spots last season, and that margin is still there going into this weekend. However, any team might struggle due to the hosts’ energetic style.
Here is all the information you want on a reunion that took place during yet another exciting Premier League weekend.
When does Arsenal vs. Bournemouth start?
- Location: England’s Bournemouth
- Vitality Stadium is the stadium.
- Date: October 19, Saturday
- The start time is 17:30 BST, 12:30 ET, or 09:30 PT.
- Rob Jones is the referee.
- Jarred Gillett, VAR
Arsenal vs. Bournemouth Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
- Bournemouth: 0
- Arsenal: 5
- Draws: 0
- The most recent meeting: Premier League: Arsenal 3-0 Bournemouth, May 4, 2024
Current form (all competitions)
| Bournemouth | Arsenal |
| Leicester 1-0 Bournemouth – 05/10/24 | Arsenal 3-1 Southampton – 05/10/24 |
| Bournemouth 3-1 Southampton – 30/09/24 | Arsenal 2-0 PSG – 01/10/24 |
| Liverpool 3-0 Bournemouth – 21/09/24 | Arsenal 4-2 Leicester – 28/09/24 |
| Bournemouth 0-1 Chelsea – 14/09/24 | Arsenal 5-1 Bolton – 25/09/24 |
| Everton 2-3 Bournemouth – 31/08/24 | Man City 2-2 Arsenal – 22/09/24 |
How to watch Bournemouth vs Arsenal on TV and live stream
| Country | TV channel/live stream |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Ultra HD, Sky GO, Sky GO Extra, NOW TV |
| United States | Peacock, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, NBC, Telemundo |
| Canada | fuboTV, Fubo Sports Network Canada |
News about the Bournemouth team
Bournemouth will have their whole roster available for the first time this season. During the international break, Iraola’s charges were unharmed, and Tyler Adams, who was hardly seen, may return from injury.
Since joining the Cherries in the summer of 2023, the US international has only made four appearances in all competitions. After 18 long, agonizing months, Adams may be ready for a cameo off the bench after apparently rupturing his hamstring by back-heeling the ball.
Arsenal vs. Bournemouth probable lineup
Kepa; Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez; Cook, Christie; Semenyo, Kluivert, Tavernier; Evanilson are the probable team for Bournemouth vs Arsenal (4-2-3-1).
News about the Arsenal team
Arsenal has been hindered by fitness problems this season after a comparatively lucky season free of injuries previous term. Captain Martin Odegaard will not play on the south coast despite Arteta’s encouraging report, and several of his teammates are under suspicion.
Prior to Saturday’s match, Arteta said, “We are struggling a bit with the numbers, especially on our right side.” While Kai Havertz missed Germany’s games due to a knee injury, right-backs Ben White and Jurrien Timber recuperated during the international break. Thomas Partey, who missed Ghana’s two games, will be available.
After hobbling off during England’s 2-1 loss to Greece last week, Bukayo Saka appeared to be a major worry, but Arteta dismissed any worries by characterizing his problem as “not a serious injury”. Gabriel Martinelli, Saka’s fellow winger, returned from South America just Thursday afternoon and is dealing with a slight ailment.
The situation with Oleksandr Zinchenko is equally unclear. While Bournemouth loanee Neto is unable to play for his parent club, Kieran Tierney will assume his usual role in the treatment room.
Predicted lineup for Arsenal vs. Bournemouth
Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Partey, Merino; Saka, Havertz, Trossard are Arsenal’s anticipated lineup for their matchup against Bournemouth (4-3-3).
Prediction of the Bournemouth vs. Arsenal score
Andoni Iraola and Mikel Arteta have been friends since they were little. / ADRIAN DENNIS/GettyImages
Even though Bournemouth has only earned eight points from its first seven games, which is the same amount as Manchester United, their frequently outstanding performances have not always been fairly reflected in the final score. According to Arteta: “They should have had very different results, especially against the big teams and away from home.”
Arsenal won’t have Odegaard’s cunning to assist them navigate the pressure of a team Arteta cautiously characterized as “super intense,” and they will need to be cautious of their hosts’ deadly push. The Gunners should, however, have enough firepower to score against a team that hasn’t maintained a clean sheet since April.
