Bournemouth will take on Arsenal at the Vitality Stadium, aiming for a significant upset.
Andoni Iraola’s team is currently on a ten-match winless streak, placing them 15th in the standings. This has led to pressure on the manager to find a way to win against the league leaders. Despite their overall difficulties, Bournemouth has been competitive at home, losing only two of their last 13 league matches.
A win today would be historic for Bournemouth, who managed to pull off a surprise double over Arsenal last season. They know how to trouble Mikel Arteta’s squad. However, they have generally struggled against top teams, having lost 12 of their last 13 matches against clubs sitting first in the table. Iraola will likely push for a high-pressing and strong performance to unsettle Arsenal.
Bournemouth Team News
Iraola announced a significant boost with the availability of Antoine Semenyo, who has been linked with a £65 million move to Manchester City. He remains crucial to Bournemouth’s attack, leading the team in both goals and assists this season.
However, injuries continue to plague the team. Ryan Christie, Tyler Adams, and Veljko Milosavljevic are out with knee injuries, while Ben Gannon-Doak is sidelined due to a thigh issue. Midfielder Lewis Cook is also doubtful for the match after missing the recent game against Chelsea due to a neck problem. As a result, Alex Scott and Marcus Tavernier are expected to manage the midfield.
Bournemouth Predicted Lineup
Bournemouth predicted XI: Petrovic; Smith, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert; Scott, Tavernier; Brooks, Kluivert, Semenyo; Evanilson
When will the match kick off?
The match is set to take place at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday, 3 January 2026, with kick-off at 17:30 GMT.
How to watch Bournemouth vs Arsenal?
Fans in the UK can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, starting coverage at 17:00 GMT.
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