Arsenal vs Bournemouth lineups, starting 11, team news: Arteta likely to be unchanged for Premier League clash

Arsenal welcome Bournemouth to the Emirates Stadium aiming to keep the heat on Manchester City as the current frontrunners in a thrilling Premier League title battle which looks set to go all the way.

Mikel Arteta's side are currently one point ahead of Pep Guardiola's Manchester City, however, the reigning champions have a game in hand.

City don't play until after the Gunners face Bournemouth, which could see Arteta's men open up a four-point gap, having played two further games.

The Sporting News takes a look at who Arteta could start for his lineup vs. Bournemouth.

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Arteta has been fortunate with injuries in recent weeks, with Dutch star Jurrien Timber the only long-term absentee from his squad. He could potentially stick with an unchanged starting lineup for the third game in a row.

Arsenal predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tomiyasu — Odegaard, Partey, Rice — Saka, Havertz, Trossard.

Arsenal subs (9): TBC

Bournemouth have already clinched Premier League safety with games to spare but Andoni Iraola's team have little left to play for as they are not in the battle for European qualification either. The visitors could tweak the side from their 3-0 win over Brighton, with captain Neto and Ryan Christie potentially set to start.

Bournemouth predicted XI (4-4-2 right to left): Neto (GK) — Smith, Senesi, Kelly, Ouattara — Scott, Cook, Christie, Kluivert — Unal, Solanke.

Bournemouth subs (9): TBC

This Premier League clash takes place at the Emirates Stadium in London, U.K. and kicks off on Saturday, May 4 at 12:30 p.m. local time.

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