Following Liverpool's dropped points, Arsenal must maintain their winning streak to fend off Manchester City's challenge. Meanwhile, Bournemouth finds themselves in a tightly contested mid-table and require three points as they are surrounded by teams with games in hand.

Currently topping the Premier League table after 35 games, Arsenal boasts 25 wins, five draws, and five losses, accumulating 80 points, just one point ahead of Man City.

Arsenal leads the league in scoring this season, netting 85 goals in 35 games, averaging 2.42 goals per game. Defensively, they have been the most resilient, conceding only 28 goals and securing 16 clean sheets.

On the other hand, Bournemouth sits tenth in the Premier League, with 13 wins, nine draws, and 13 losses from 35 games, totaling 48 points, level with Chelsea and one point behind West Ham.

Bournemouth has shown consistency in front of goal, scoring 52 goals in 35 games, averaging 1.48 goals per game. However, defensively, they have struggled, conceding 60 goals and keeping nine clean sheets.

In their head-to-head history of 14 encounters since 1987, Arsenal has dominated with 12 wins compared to Bournemouth's single victory, with two matches ending in draws.

In terms of squad updates, Mikel Arteta's Arsenal squad has only one injury concern with Jurrien Timber ruled out for the season. Meanwhile, Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth squad will miss Chris Mepham and Ryan Fredericks for the remainder of the season, along with Marcus Tavernier, Luis Sinisterra, Romain Faivre, and Milos Kerkez unavailable for the upcoming match. However, Tyler Adams is set to return.

In their recent performances across all competitions, Arsenal has secured three wins and suffered two losses, whereas Bournemouth has recorded two wins, one draw, and two losses.

Arsenal's recent matches include a disappointing 2-0 loss to Aston Villa, a narrow 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-final, a 2-0 win over Wolves in the Premier League, a resounding 5-0 victory against Chelsea, and a thrilling 3-2 win over Tottenham in the North London derby.

Bournemouth, on the other hand, faced a 2-1 loss to Luton Town, a commendable 2-2 draw against Manchester United, a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Aston Villa, a crucial 1-0 win over Wolves, and a convincing 3-0 victory against Brighton in their most recent outing.

While Arsenal may have faltered against Aston Villa, their recent form has been formidable, making it unlikely for Bournemouth to halt their momentum. Nevertheless, The Cherries are expected to find the back of the net at least once.

Matchoutlook Prediction : Home Win (3-1)