Team News
Bournemouth have a fully fit squad, with Tyler Adams available for selection for the first time this season following his recovery from back surgery.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed optimism on Friday about receiving “some positive news” regarding injured players Kai Havertz, Ben White, Jurrien Timber, and Oleksandr Zinchenko ahead of the weekend.
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He is hopeful that Bukayo Saka will be available despite leaving England’s Nations League match against Greece with a hamstring issue.
Gabriel Martinelli will be assessed after suffering a calf problem while on international duty with Brazil, but Thomas Partey is back in contention after his injury. Captain Martin Odegaard remains unavailable.
Head-to-Head
– Bournemouth’s only victory against Arsenal in 16 attempts across all competitions came in January 2018, when they won 2-1 at home in the Premier League.
– Arsenal have won eight of the last nine encounters, with the other match ending in a draw.
– In last season’s Premier League, Arsenal triumphed over Bournemouth with a 4-0 win at the Vitality Stadium and a 3-0 victory at the Emirates.
Bournemouth
– Bournemouth have won only four of their last 15 Premier League matches.
– However, the Cherries have lost just four of their last 17 home league games.
– They have recorded 115 shots this season, ranking third behind Tottenham (123) and Manchester City (136).
– Antoine Semenyo has attempted 31 shots in the Premier League this season, with only Erling Haaland having more at 35.
– Andoni Iraola and Mikel Arteta were teammates in the youth teams at Antiguoko.
Arsenal
– Arsenal remain unbeaten in 16 matches across all competitions since suffering a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals in April.
– This is Arsenal’s longest unbeaten streak since a run of 22 matches from August to December 2018 under Unai Emery.
– The Gunners are just one win away from becoming the second club to reach 2,000 top-flight victories, following Liverpool.
– Arsenal’s record after seven Premier League matches this season is identical to last season’s: five wins, two draws, 15 goals scored, and six conceded.
– They have the opportunity to achieve 14 top-flight matches unbeaten for the first time under Mikel Arteta.
– Arsenal could extend their away unbeaten streak in the Premier League to 13 matches, a feat they haven’t accomplished in 15 years.
– Kai Havertz has scored in all six of his home appearances in all competitions this season but has yet to find the net in four away matches.
– Raheem Sterling is the leading Premier League goalscorer against Bournemouth, with 10 goals.
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