Declan Rice could return as Mikel Arteta hopes to have seven Arsenal players back vs Bournemouth

For Arsenal to achieve any success this season, weeks like this will become commonplace. Three days removed from recording a 1-0 Carabao Cup win over Brentford, the Gunners are back in action against Bournemouth.

With the north London outfit on the road once again, this marks the second of three away games in a row with next Tuesday's trip to Lens completing the set as they look to make it two wins from two at the start of their UEFA Champions League campaign. But first, it's all about returning to winning ways in the Premier League.

Last weekend Arsenal twice led against rivals Tottenham Hotspur only to be pegged back both times. Ultimately, it felt like two points dropped especially with the derby taking place at the Emirates Stadium. Crucially, though, it has still been a good start to the campaign overall and victory in midweek was the perfect response.

Considering the short turnaround, not to mention the upcoming fixture at home to Manchester City, squad rotation is going to be key over the next week. Having said that, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta will not be able to call upon Jurrien Timber or Thomas Partey for the trip to the Vitality Stadium because of injury.

Although, if all goes to plan, the latter could make his return against Pep Guardiola's side as football.london understands the midfielder is recovering well from a groin injury sustained right before the international break and is pushing to be back in time for the heavyweight clash on October 8.

Speaking of potential comebacks, the hope is Arsenal welcome back seven senior players as early as this Saturday. Four of which are injury-related. As reported by football.london earlier in the week, the back problem Declan Rice sustained against Spurs wasn't too serious