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AFC Bournemouth vs. Arsenal FC
There could be another team in the Premier League besides Manchester City and Liverpool FC that can make a splash this season. This one comes from London and is not Chelsea FC. We are talking about Arsenal. After years of abstinence in the ranks of the Champions League places, this season could actually be the time to re-establish themselves in the top-4 places. With two wins to start, the right path has been taken. The next step for the Gunners is an away game at promoted Bournemouth.
AFC Bournemouth have achieved promotion again after only two years. In addition, the team of coach Scott Parker could celebrate a great debut after returning to the Premier League. The Cherries were victorious over Aston Villa. Last week, however, they were dealt a heavy defeat by Manchester City. Find out if the underdogs could surprise against a real top team this week in our Bournemouth – Arsenal tip.
Bournemouth – Arsenal info:
– Date & Time: 20/08/2022, 18:30.
– Venue: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 3
– TV coverage: Sky
Bournemouth Form & Balance Check
With 88 points from 46 games, AFC Bournemouth were promoted to the Premier League as runners-up in the Championship, England’s 2nd division. This marked an early return for coach Parker’s side after the Cherries had been relegated in third last place just two seasons earlier. In the 19/20 season, Bournemouth missed out on relegation by just one point.
In order to make an early case for not being relegated after this season, the Cherries wanted to score points right at the start of the season. The promoted team achieved this with a 2-0 win over Aston Villa. However, the fact that Parker’s side are not strong enough to take anything of note from Guardiola’s City was made clear in the recent 4-0 defeat.
Only few transfers
Unlike fellow promotion contenders Nottingham Forrest, who have already spent over 100 million euros on new arrivals, Bournemouth – with a few exceptions – are relying on the same squad as in their promotion year. In total, only five new arrivals came, but Bournemouth only paid a transfer fee for two new signings. Senesi and Tavernier moved to Dean Court for a total of 27 million euros. Goalkeeper Neto (Barcelona), Rothwell (Blackburn) and Fredericks (West Ham) cost no transfer fee.
Bournemouth facts & analysis
– Bournemouth are in 11th place in the table with 3 points.
– The Cherries won the first home match with 2-0.
– Most recently, AFC lost 4-0 against Manchester City
Arsenal Form & Balance Check
As can be seen impressively at Arsenal at the moment, Mikel Arteta led his Gunners to 5th place in the table last season and back to Europe. Arsenal missed a Champions League place by only two points. To ensure a return to the top flight this season, the Londoners are always keen to do their homework. With a 2-0 away win at Crystal Palace and a 4-2 home win over Leicester City, the new season got off to a very impressive start. At promoted Bournemouth, the next three points are firmly planned. Only Arsenal and Manchester City have won both games to start the season.
Gabriel Jesus has arrived
Early in the pre-season it became apparent that Arsenal had a golden hand in the transfer market with the signing of Gabriel Jesus, who moved to London from Manchester City for just over €50 million. After only two Premier League appearances for the Gunners, the striker has two goals and two assists. His goals will also help Arsenal make it to the top flight.
Arsenal facts & analysis
– Arsenal are 2nd in the table with 6 points.
– The Gunners won twice as a result.
– Arsenal have 6:2 goals after 2 games on their record.
Predicted line-up – last update on 18 August 2022
Coach Scott Parker last ran his side in a defensive 3-4-3 system in the defeat to City. However, Bournemouth also adopted this approach in their 2-0 home win over Villa, so it is likely that the Cherries will again play Arsenal in a 3-4-3 system. Lerma and Moore scored in the home win over the Villans.
Mikel Arteta is likely to field his team in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Arsenal will have more possession, so a strong centre with passing power will be needed. In addition, two fast wingers in Martinelli and Saka are expected to feed Jesus with balls in the penalty area.
Bournemouth – Arsenal direct comparison & stats
Bournemouth and Arsenal have already met eleven times. In this duel, Arsenal earned the more positive record. Arsenal won eight games, whereas Bournemouth could only win one encounter. Another two meetings ended in a draw. The last time they met, the whistle blew for a 2-1 win for Arsenal.
– Arsenal won the last encounter in Bournemouth with 2-1 (FA Cup).
– The last meeting between the two teams in the Premier League ends in a 1-1 draw.
– Bournemouth could win only one of six home matches against Arsenal.
– Both teams have scored in each of their last five clashes.
