Arsenal have the opportunity to temporarily move 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League with a win against Bournemouth today.
It has been a turbulent three weeks for the Gunners, who saw their Carabao Cup defeat to Manchester City compounded by a shock FA Cup exit at the hands of Southampton shortly after the international break.
A hard-fought 1-0 win against Sporting CP saw Mikel Arteta’s side get back to winning ways, as they now turn their attention back to the league title race.
Arsenal are sweating on the fitness of several key players, but now three points would pile the pressure back on City, who face a trip to face Chelsea on Sunday.
Metro’s LIVE matchday blog will bring you all the build-up, confirmed team news and starting XIs, goal updates and minute-by-minute coverage
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April 11, 2026 11:10 am
Confirmed news coming shortly
Ben Fleming
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We’ll have those confirmed lineups coming in the next few minutes…
April 11, 2026 11:06 am
Early Bournemouth team news
Ben Fleming
Junior Kroupi and Alex Jimenez both picked up knocks over the international break, but are fit for selection.
Lewis Cook and Justin Kluivert remain unavailable.
April 11, 2026 11:00 am
Early Arsenal team news
Ben Fleming
Mikel Arteta was particularly coy in his pre-match press conferece, with doubts still remaining over Jurrien Timber and Bukayo Saka.#
Martin Odegaard appeared to pick up a small knock against Sporting CP in midweek, so he is also a doubt.
April 11, 2026 10:55 am
How to watch Arsenal vs Bournemouth
Ben Fleming
You can watch today’s match live on TNT Sports 1 with streaming also available through the HBO Max app.
Alternatively, stay with us right here and we’ll bring you all the updates live from the Emirates.
April 11, 2026 10:52 am
What time does Arsenal vs Bournemouth kick off?
Ben Fleming
Arsenal vs Bournemouth kicks off today (Saturday 11 April) at 12:30pm.
April 10, 2026 2:35 pm
Good morning
Ben Fleming
Hello and welcome to Metro’s live coverage of Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth.
Stay with us for all the build-up, team news, and match updates from the Emirates.
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