The Premier League returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as Bournemouth lock horns with Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side in an important clash at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
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Arsenal are currently at the top of the Premier League standings and have been in exceptional form so far this season. The Gunners eased past Aston Villa by a 4-1 margin in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar scoreline this weekend.
Bournemouth, on the other hand, are in 15th place in the league table at the moment and have not been at their best over the past year. The home side played out a 2-2 draw against Chelsea last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Bournemouth vs Arsenal Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Arsenal have a good historical record against Bournemouth and have won 13 out of the 16 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Bournemouth's three victories.
Arsenal have won each of their last six matches in all competitions, with their previous defeat coming by a 2-1 margin at the hands of Aston Villa in a Premier League match last month.
Arsenal have conceded at least one goal in each of their last three games in all competitions, with their previous clean sheet coming in a 1-0 victory against Everton in a Premier League encounter last month.
Bournemouth have remained winless in their last 10 matches in all competitions, with their previous victory coming by a 2-0 margin against Nottingham Forest in a Premier League match last month.
Arsenal have lost each of their last two matches against Bournemouth in all competitions.
Bournemouth vs Arsenal Prediction
Arsenal have thrived under Mikel Arteta and will be intent on making the most of their recent form. Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus can be lethal on their day and will look to make their mark this weekend.
Bournemouth have struggled defensively this season but have managed to pull off a few draws in recent weeks. Arsenal are the better team at the moment and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Bournemouth 1-3 Arsenal
Bournemouth vs Arsenal Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Arsenal to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Arsenal to score first - Yes