Bournemouth vs Arsenal LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates today
Bournemouth vs Arsenal – LIVE!
Arsenal are back in Premier League action later today when they travel down to Bournemouth. Of the three early-season front-runners, the Gunners are up first and three points on the south coast would take them top of the table, albeit potentially only briefly.
Mikel Arteta’s side will be strong favourites against the Cherries, though were so against Southampton before the international break and ultimately made hard work of that and were forced to come from behind to claim a vital three points.
Arteta will no doubt be keen to see his side make life easier for themselves here, particularly with a Champions League game against Shakhtar Donetsk to come on Tuesday. There is hope Bukayo Saka will be fit too, which is a major boost for the Gunners. Follow all the action LIVE with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog! Simon Collings will be providing expert analysis from the ground!
Bournemouth vs Arsenal latest news
Kick-off time and venue: 5.30pm BST; Vitality Stadium (Dean Court)
TV channel and live stream: Sky Sports
Prediction: Gunners to win again
Confirmed Bournemouth lineup
Confirmed Arsenal lineup
Arsenal vs Bournemouth
17:31 , Jonathan Gorrie
KICK-OFF!
Simon Collings at the Emirates Stadium
17:28 , Jonathan Gorrie
Bournemouth one of the hardest away tickets to get in the Premier League, only around 1,000 fans. Arsenal fans in the away end basking in the late sunshine and in fine voice.
Simon Collings at the Emirates Stadium
16:43 , Jonathan Gorrie
This Arsenal team today is huge. Leandro Trossard and Raheem Sterling are the only two players who aren't at least 6ft tall.
Bournemouth vs Arsenal
16:28 , Jonathan Gorrie
Standard Sport’s Simon Collings....
"Probably sensible"
🗣 @sr_collings runs through the team news as Arsenal head to Bournemouth without Bukayo Saka
LIVE: https://t.co/W0GG06u7z2#BOUARS | #PremierLeague pic.twitter.com/qnOvtq2j17— Standard Sport (@standardsport) October 19, 2024
Bournemouth vs Arsenal
16:25 , Jonathan Gorrie
Arsenal’s skipper for the day!
Today's skipper: Big Gabi ©️ pic.twitter.com/Xy7Bn46GLm
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) October 19, 2024
Bournemouth vs Arsenal
16:24 , Jonathan Gorrie
No Bukayo Saka for Arsenal after his injury away with England...
Confirmed Arsenal lineup
16:21 , Jonathan Gorrie
Arsenal XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Rice, Partey, Merino, Sterling, Trossard, Havertz
Subs: Setford, Kiwior, Zinchenko, Lewis-Skelly, Jorginho, Nwaneri, Martinelli, Jesus, Kabia
Confirmed Bournemouth lineup
16:20 , Jonathan Gorrie
Bournemouth XI: Kepa; Araujo, Zabarnyi, Sensei, Kerkez; Cook, Scott; Tavernier, Dango, Semenyo, Evanilson
Subs: Travers, Hulsen, Brooks, Christie, Adams, Smith, Sinisterra, Kluivert, Unal
Mikel Arteta hails Arsenal star in a 'great place' after 'big question mark'
16:04 , Jonathan Gorrie
Kai Havertz returns to the ground where his Arsenal career finally kickstarted and Mikel Arteta couldn’t be happier with the progression of his £65million signing.
An arrival from London rivals Chelsea in the summer of 2023, the German - who is set to be available for selection against Bournemouth after withdrawing from international duty - did not have the best of starts to life in N5.
Bournemouth vs Arsenal
16:01 , Jonathan Gorrie
Team news to come in 15 minutes!
Mikel Arteta reveals when Arsenal expect Martin Odegaard to return in major boost
15:47 , Jonathan Gorrie
Martin Odegaard is expected to return before the next international break, Mikel Arteta has confirmed.
The Arsenal captain has been out since picking up an ankle injury while playing for Norway at the start of September, and the Gunners have been reluctant to put an exact timeframe on his recovery.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta delivers verdict on Thomas Tuchel's appointment as England manager
15:42 , Jonathan Gorrie
Mikel Arteta believes England fans should take “pride” in the fact the best foreign coaches in the world want to manage their national team.
Thomas Tuchel was appointed by the FA earlier this week, but it was met with a backlash in some quarters because it was argued an English coach should have been placed in charge.
Mikel Arteta issues Gabriel Jesus challenge amid Arsenal struggles: 'Earn the right to play more'
15:28 , Jonathan Gorrie
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has challenged Gabriel Jesus to “earn the right to play more” as the striker fights to get back to his best form.
Jesus has struggled for the Gunners so far this season and, despite making eight appearances across all competitions, is yet to score a single goal.
Kai Havertz set to relive Arsenal turning point against Bournemouth after 'unbelievable' rise
15:21
Bournemouth is a place that holds fond memories for Kai Havertz.
In the eyes of Mikel Arteta, it was the turning point for Havertz’s time at Arsenal and the moment “everything started to click”.
The Gunners travelled there in September last year and, 2-0 up at half-time, they won a penalty just minutes after the break.
Bournemouth vs Arsenal: Latest Premier League odds today
15:07 , Jonathan Gorrie
Bournemouth – 15/4
Draw – 3/1
Arsenal – 4/6
Odds via Betway
Bournemouth vs Arsenal: Head to head (h2h) history and results
15:06 , Jonathan Gorrie
Bournemouth wins: 1
Draws: 2
Arsenal wins: 13
Bournemouth vs Arsenal: Premier League prediction today
15:02 , Jonathan Gorrie
The first game back after an international break can be a slog but the Gunners look in fine form right now and will take some stopping.
Arsenal to win, 3-1.
Bournemouth team news vs Arsenal today
15:01 , Jonathan Gorrie
The only real concern for the Cherries is Tyler Adams, who may be eased back into action. Milos Kerkez is expected to be fit.
Arsenal team news vs Brighton today
15:00 , Jonathan Gorrie
Mikel Merino is in contention to make his full Arsenal debut against Bournemouth this evening, while there are decisions to be made over the likes of Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz.
Merino has come off the bench for the Gunners in their last two games after missing the first part of the season with a shoulder injury.
Merino, who signed for Arsenal in the summer from Real Sociedad for over £30million, has been getting more minutes in his legs during the international break by playing for Spain.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is sweating on the fitness of a number of players after they picked up issues during the international break.
Saka limped off with what appeared to be a hamstring injury during England’s 2-1 loss to Greece on Thursday night.
The winger underwent a scan and was released from the England camp before their win over Finland on Sunday.
England interim boss Lee Carsley suggested the injury was not serious and there is optimism that Saka will be fit for Saturday’s trip to Bournemouth.
Bournemouth vs Arsenal: TV channel and live stream for Premier League today
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TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Coverage starts at 5pm BST ahead of a 5.30pm kick-off.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Sky Go app.
LIVE stream: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Welcome
14:39 , Jonathan Gorrie
Good afternoon and welcome to Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth this evening.
Kick-off from the Vitality Stadium is at 5.30pm BST.
