Arsenal handed huge boost for Bournemouth clash as Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and William Saliba start
Bukayo Saka, William Saliba and Declan Rice are all starting in Arsenal's clash against Bournemouth.
The Gunners stars had been doubts ahead of the trip to the south coast on Saturday, which is exclusively live on talkSPORT.
Saka hadn't trained all week after picking up a knock to the foot in the north London derby last weekend, but did post a cryptic Instagram post of him in the gym.
Saliba missed the midweek trip to Brentford after picking up an issue, according to Mikel Arteta.
Meanwhile, Rice was taken off at half-time against Tottenham with discomfort in his back and wasn't risked for the 1-0 win against the Bees.
All three travelled to the Vitality Stadium despite the doubts surrounding their availability.
Now, Arsenal fans will be thrilled to hear all three are in the starting XI.
Saliba resumes his position at centre-half with Gabriel, whilst Rice returns to midfield and Saka starts on the wing for the Gunners.
Meanwhile, Leandro Trossard also returns to the squad, starting on the bench following his injury.
Gabriel Martinelli remains absent, though.
Aaron Ramsdale has been dropped to the bench following his midweek Carabao Cup appearance at Brentford, with David Raya stepping back in.
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