Is Arsenal vs Bournemouth on TV? Kick off time, channel and how to watch Premier League fixture
Arsenal travel to Bournemouth in their first Premier League clash following the international break.
Mikel Arteta’s team remain unbeaten in the league this season, and went into the break level on points with Manchester City and one behind league leaders Liverpool.
Should Arsenal beat the Cherries, who have eight points from the first seven matches and are above Manchester United in the table, they would briefly go top of the table, with Liverpool and Manchester City not in action until later in the weekend.
Here’s everything you need to know about the match.
When is it?
Bournemouth vs Arsenal kicks off at 5.30pm BST on Saturday, October 19 2024 at the Vitality Stadium.
How can I watch it?
The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League with coverage starting at 5pm BST.
Subscribers can also watch the match via the Sky Go app. If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.
If you want to stream major sporting events while you are travelling or watching from abroad you’ll need a VPN. Get the best VPN deals in the UK. Viewers using a VPN need to make sure that they comply with any local regulations where they are, and also with the terms of their service provider.
Team news
Bukayo Saka did not travel with the Arsenal squad so he does not play on the south coast after injuring his hamstring while on England duty. Kai Havertz makes it, while Gabriel Martinelli is on the bench. Raheem Sterling starts while Mikel Merino is handed his first Premier League start.
Confirmed line-ups
Bournemouth XI: Kepa, Araujo, Zabarnyi, Sensei Kerkez, Cook, Scott, Ouattara, Tavernier, Semenyo, Evanilson
Subs: Travers, Huijsen, Brooks, Christie, Smith, Sinisterra, Kluivert, Unal, Adams.
Arsenal XI: Raya, White, Gabriel, Saliba, Calafiori; Partey, Rice; Sterling, Trossard, Merino; Havertz
Subs: Setford, Jesus, Martinelli, Kiwior, Zinchenko, Jorginho, Kabia, Lewis-Skelly, Nwaneri.
Odds
Bournemouth 9/2
Draw 16/5
Arsenal 7/10
The Independent vets betting sites for useability, security and responsible gambling tools. You can claim free bets here to use across a range of sports. Please read the terms.
Prediction
Despite dealing with some injury concerns, Arsenal should have enough firepower to overcome the Cherries. Bournemouth 1-3 Arsenal
We may earn commission from some of the links in this article, but we never allow this to influence our content. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.
