In Saturday’s 5.30pm kickoff, Arsenal will spend Saturday evening at the top of the Premier League table if they pass the Bournemouth test at the Vitality Stadium.
The Gunners secured a 3-1 come-from-behind victory against Southampton two weekends ago, while Bournemouth suffered a 1-0 defeat against Leicester City. Arteta’s team has shown significant improvement since their customary comebacks of the 2022-23 season, and with Manchester City and Liverpool not playing until Sunday, a win for Arsenal would see them rise to the top of the table.
Although it may be too early to talk about an Invincibles repeat, Arsenal remains unbeaten in all competitions this season, with a 16-game undefeated streak across all tournaments. Their last loss was against Bayern Munich in April.
If Arsenal secure a victory on Saturday, they will reach a significant milestone of 1,999 wins in the English top flight. Becoming just the second team after Liverpool to achieve 2,000 victories in the division.
Bournemouth will be looking to bounce back from their defeat against Leicester City, as they aim to improve their performance against top-half teams. The Cherries have struggled against higher-ranked opponents, with their last 10 victories in the Premier League coming against teams ranked 11th or below.
In their previous encounters, Arsenal has dominated Bournemouth, with a 3-0 victory at the Emirates and four consecutive wins against the Cherries. However, Bournemouth did manage to secure a win against Arsenal at the Vitality Stadium back in January 2018.
Overall, Arsenal will aim to continue their winning streak and secure the top spot in the Premier League table, while Bournemouth will be looking to put in a better performance and bounce back from their recent defeat.