AFC Bournemouth vs Arsenal Predictions

• Bournemouth have lost three of their last four games to nil
• Arsenal have won five of their last seven matches in the Premier League
• The Gunners have won their last five meetings with Bournemouth

Rough run for Cherries

Bournemouth went into the international break following a run of three defeats in four, failing to score in each of those defeats. That run has sent the Cherries down to 13th in the table, while things could get even worse this weekend.

Bournemouth lost nine of their 10 clashes with the top five last season, including home and away losses to Arsenal. With the Gunners coming into this in fine form, they’re expected to add to the Cherries’ struggles.

Key players returning for Gunners

Arsenal have a few injury issues hanging over them, but they’re expected to bring back some key names for this encounter. Kai Havertz missed Germany’s October internationals, while Bukayo Saka pulled out of the England squad due to injury.

Both are expected to start at the Vitality, alongside Gabriel Martinelli. That should see Havertz continue his great run in front of goal. The forward has notched in four consecutive games, while he’s struck four Premier League goals for the Gunners this term. Havertz scored when these two sides met at the Vitality last term, so back him to net this weekend.

Arsenal can continue strong start

Arsenal have won five of their first seven games in the Premier League this season and they’re yet to taste defeat. Having come through a tricky run of fixtures within a point of top spot, they’re being backed to finally wrestle the title off Manchester City.

With Bournemouth losing three of their last four to nil, they should fall short in this clash with Arsenal. The Gunners have won their last five meetings with the Cherries and they’re good value for a victory given the visitors’ struggles against the league’s top sides.

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