match preview bournemouth vs arsenal

Arsenal are back in fourth. How did that happen? And they are well aware that they face a stern test at Dean Court. Bournemouth, who have been pepped up front by former Arsenal trainee Benik Afobe, have won five of their past 10 league games and Arsène Wenger is among those who are convinced that they will stay up. “They have enough substance in their game,” Wenger said. Arsenal must calm the jangling nerves. David Hytner

Kick-off Sunday 1.30pm

Venue Dean Court

Last season n/a

Live Sky Sports 1

Referee Kevin Friend

This season G13, Y44, R3, 3.62 cards per game

Odds H 3-1 A 11-10 D 23-9

Bournemouth
Subs from Federici, Elphick, Butcher, Lee, King, Grabban, Iturbe, Distin, Murray, O’Kane, MacDonald

Doubtful Stanislas (knee)

Injured Gradel (knee, 28 Feb), Wilson (knee, Apr), Mings (knee, Sep)

Suspended None

Form LDLWDW

Discipline Y35 R1

Leading scorer Wilson 5

Arsenal
Subs from Ospina, Macey, Chambers, Gibbs, Gabriel, Flamini, Arteta, Elneny, Iwobi, Reine-Adelaide, Walcott, Oxlade-Chamberlain

Doubtful None

Injured Welbeck (match fitness, 27 Feb), Wilshere (leg, Mar)

Suspended None

Form WWDDLD

Discipline Y24 R3

Leading scorer Giroud 12