Arsenal predicted lineup vs Bournemouth - Premier League
Arsenal are aiming to take another step towards Premier League glory this weekend when they host Bournemouth.
While the Gunners sit a point ahead of title rivals Manchester City, the reigning champions have a game in hand, putting them in control of the race for top spot. However, Arsenal can apply some pressure to the Cityzens this Saturday lunchtime with victory against Andoni Iraola's side.
Last week was a successful one for the north London side as they beat Wolverhampton Wanderers, Chelsea and local rivals Tottenham to bounce back emphatically from their Champions League exit. Confidence will be high at the Emirates Stadium this weekend and, with Jurrien Timber the only doubt for the clash, Mikel Arteta has plenty of options when it comes to his starting lineup.
Here's the team Arsenal could field against the Cherries.
GK: David Raya - Despite his howler against Spurs last time out, the Spaniard firmly remains Arteta's first choice. One error won't change that.
RB: Ben White — The defender's excellent campaign continued with a brace against Chelsea during the recent 5-0 victory and he followed that display up with a mature outing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
CB: William Saliba - Arsenal's solid defence has largely been built on his shoulders, with the Frenchman likely to be kept honest by the in-form Dominic Solanke this weekend.
CB: Gabriel - The Brazilian has been the perfect partner for Saliba this season and will fancy another clean sheet against the Cherries this weekend.
LB: Takehiro Tomiyasu — Arsenal have looked even sharper since the Japan international has taken residence at left-back, with Jakub Kiwior and Oleksandr Zinchenko unlikely to get a look in from the start.
CM: Declan Rice - After gifting Spurs a
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