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Your support makes all the difference.Arsenal will want to avoid any chances of losing ground on Manchester City in the title race when they take on Bournemouth.
Mikel Arteta’s side go into the weekend one point ahead of his former club, although the defending champions have a game in hand.
It has been two decades since Arsenal last won a Premier League title, and they have won all six of their home league matches against Bournemouth.
Arsenal came through arguably their toughest test of their title run-in, against Tottenham last weekend, but they cannot afford any slip ups against a side who have recorded back-to-back victories against Brighton and Wolves.
Follow all the live action in the blog below, and get the latest Arsenal vs Bournemouth predictions and odds here.
Arsenal 2-0 Bournemouth
93 mins: The game is petering out as Arsenal dominate possession. An accomplished performance from Mikel Arteta’s side, as Jesus is caught by Billing near halfway.
91 mins: Christie’s free-kick is headed behind.
From the corner, Arsenal clear and counter, but Jesus’ touch is poor and Bournemouth have it again.
Arsenal 2-0 Bournemouth
90 mins: Faivre is brought down on the edge of the box by Tomiyasu, just as there are eight minutes of time added on. Time for a late twist?
Arsenal 2-0 Bournemouth
88 mins: Two Bournemouth subs as Max Aarons and Romain Faivre come on for Smith and Kluivert.
Arsenal 2-0 Bournemouth
86 mins: DISALLOWED GOAL!
Odegaard clips in a lofted cross which lands at the feet of Gabriel. He hits the half-volley with his left foot on the turn and it flies into the top-left corner, but it’s disallowed for offside.
Arsenal 2-0 Bournemouth
85 mins: Now Saka comes off for Gabriel Jesus, and unsurprisingly he receives a standing ovation from the Arsenal faithful.
Arsenal 2-0 Bournemouth
83 mins: Ouattara swings in a dangerous cross, but Tomiyasu clears. Shortly after, Smith is booked after his tackle follows through on Havertz’s right leg.
Arsenal 2-0 Bournemouth
82 mins: Martinelli involved straight away as he collects the ball near halfway, drives into the box and falls under the challenge, but Coote waves it away. Replays show he just fell with no contact really.
Arsenal 2-0 Bournemouth
80 mins: CLOSE! The ball runs to Odegaard on the edge of the box, and he pokes it through to Havertz. He’s one-v-one with Travers, but he blasts his shot against the bar.
Relief for the German as the flag goes up anyway. Meanwhile, Martinelli comes on for Trossard.
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