Arsenal vs Bournemouth LIVE
Arsenal's Premier League title hopes were dealt a significant blow following a 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Junior Kroupi handed the visitors a well-earned lead after 17 minutes before Viktor Gyokeres clawed a laboured Arsenal back into the game from the penalty spot.
However, Alex Scott restored Bournemouth's advantage in the 74th minute and Mikel Arteta's shell-shocked side failed to find a response of any sort. Arsenal's loss hands Manchester City the chance to reduce the nine-point lead to six when they face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon, seven days before the top two meet at the Etihad Stadium.
Bournemouth, meanwhile, have boosted their chances of qualifying for Europe by winning at the Emirates Stadium in successive seasons. The Cherries remain unbeaten in the league since losing the reverse fixture back in January and were well worth all three points on what may have been a decisive day in the title race. Follow the game LIVE below with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Matt Verri at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal vs Bournemouth highlights
- GOAL! Scott puts Bournemouth back in front
- GOAL! Gyokeres gets Arsenal level from the penalty spot
- GOAL! Kroupi stuns the Emirates
FULL-TIME
14:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal 1-2 Bournemouth
Boos ring out at the full-time whistle as Arsenal’s grip on the title race is loosened.
Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth
14:24 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+4 min: Arsenal corner and Raya is up for this but he has to go back and the attack is halted for offside against Lewis-Skelly. Seconds remaining.
Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth
14:22 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+3 min: Chance for Arsenal but Gyokeres puts his effort wide.
Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth
14:21 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+2 min: Decent cross from Rice, Gyokeres heads the ball down and hits Smith before going out of play. No corner awarded, much to the anger of the Gunners striker.
At the other end, Tavernier lashes a volley over the bar.
Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth
14:19 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90 min: FIVE minutes of stoppage time.
Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth
14:19 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne89 min: Unal and Smith replace Jimenez and Evanilson for Bournemouth.
Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth
14:18 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne88 min: Imagine what this result will do for Man City who face Chelsea tomorrow?
Gabriel, playing up front, is clean through, but is beaten to the ball by Jimenez. Reall good defending there.
Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth
14:15 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne86 min: Nice ball in by Dowman, right onto the head of Jesus but it’s a comfortable save for Petrovic. Corner is played short and Rice sees his effort deflected.
Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth
14:13 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne84 min: Toth on for Kroupi as Bournemouth look to see this one out.
Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth
14:12 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne83 min: Gyokeres wins a corner for Arsenal. This feels like their best bet for a goal as they’ve been so poor from open play.
Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth
14:10 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne81 min: Bournemouth almost in for a third but Gabriel makes a crucial intervention. Poor pass from Eze put Arsenal under pressure. Into a huge final nine minutes here.
Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth
14:08 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne79 min: CHANCE!
Gyokeres slips and puts the ball over the bar, it took a deflection so Arsenal have a corner but Bournemouth defend it well and Gyokeres is then booked for stopping a counter-attack.
Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth
14:06 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne77 min: Decent opening for Arsenal as Jesus gets in behind the Bournemouth defence, he lays the ball on for Trossard who takes far too many touches and the chance is gone.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
14:04 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThat's been coming. Arsenal so shaky at the back all afternoon. Scott can just stroll into the box and tuck home. Arsenal's title hopes in serious danger of derailing right here.
GOAL! Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth | Alex Scott ‘74
14:04 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne74 min: BOURNEMOUTH BACK IN FRONT!
A wonderfully worked goal from Alex Scott puts Bournemouth ahead for a second time this afternoon.
Emirates Stadium is stunned.
Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth
14:01 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne72 min: What a block from Trossard. He flings himself at the ball as Adams came onto it.
Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth
14:00 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne71 min: First involvement for Dowman but he can’t dig out a cross and the ball goes behind.
Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth
13:58 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne69 min: Rice trying to drag Arsenal over the line. Nice surging run to get the team up the pitch before forcing a save from Petrovic.
Ball falls kindly for Lewis-Skelly who shoots through a crowd but his effort is blocked.
Double change for Bournemouth as Rayan and Christie make way for Adams and Brooks.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
13:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneGyokeres with a tidy finish, even if he was offside, but apart from that this is not looking promising for Arsenal.
Not helping is the fact there is almost a riot in the stands every time Raya plays a short pass in his own box.
Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth
13:55 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne66 min: Good feet from Christie but he fires a shot over the bar.
Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth
13:54 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne64 min: Gyokeres has the ball in the back of the net for Arsenal, it’s a clean finish, but he was offside and the goal does not stand.
Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth
13:50 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne61 min: Good recovery from Trossard as he chases Jimenez back and eases the Bournemouth defender off the ball in the area. No penalty despite the muted appeals.
Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth
13:49 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne60 min: Those Arsenal changes have not made a difference of yet. Huge 30 minutes ahead in north London.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
13:46 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWhat have I just seen. Raya trying a first-time pass with the outside of his boot in his own six-yard box. He's so lucky that bounced off Evanilson and behind.
Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth
13:45 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne56 min: Wow! Raya tries to play a pass with the outside of his foot and the ball strikes Evanilson before going out of play. So fortunate.
Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth
13:42 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne54 min: Strong goalkeeping from Petrovic as he deals with an Arsenal corner.
Triple Arsenal change follows as Havertz, Martinelli and Madueke make way for Eze, Trossard and Dowman.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
13:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBarely five minutes into the half and Arteta has seen enough. Trossard and Eze about to come on.
Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth
13:37 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne49 min: Bournemouth calling the shots so far in the early exchanges of the second half and then Raya gives the ball away cheaply for Arsenal but Zubimendi bails him out.
Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth
13:35 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne47 min: Arsenal have a chance to build an attack but Havertz is adjudged to have handled the ball.
KICK-OFF!
13:33 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBack underway in north London.
No changes from either side at the break.
Wonder how long Mikel Arteta will leave it until he calls for the likes of Eberechi Eze, Leandro Trossard and Max Dowman.
Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth
13:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal level with their first shot on target, no mistake from Viktor Gyokeres.
Gyokeres levels the tie from the spot 🎯
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 11, 2026
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Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth
13:28 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneEli Junior Kroupi just can’t stop scoring. That is goals in back-to-back games against Manchester United and Arsenal.
There's a twist in the title race 👀
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 11, 2026
Eli Junior Kroupi puts Bournemouth ahead at the Emirates!
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Fan reaction: Ben White
13:26 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTimber speedy recovery pls cause I can’t deal with Ben White rn! #ARSBOU #COYG
— Kevin Kamau (@theekev__) April 11, 2026
Fan thoughts: First half reflection
13:24 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePoor first half. We know that Bournemouth are a good team at what they do. But we need to be quicker and more direct. Good penalty by Gyok. Let’s push on an win this! #ARSBOU #COYG
— Goonerelli (@goonerelli) April 11, 2026
Fan reaction: Arsenal changes
13:22 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne@m8arteta needs to be brave enough and throw Max Dowman in. Zubimendi & Havertz aren't connecting at all. Ben White is even worse. #ARSBOU
— 𝕰𝖓𝖌𝖗 𝕸𝖔𝖍'𝖉 𝕬𝖉𝖊𝖜𝖆𝖑𝖊{MNSE, Coren Reg} (@Joladexy) April 11, 2026
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
13:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAll in all, not a great half from Arsenal. Second best early on and without that penalty have not really looked like scoring.
Too many nervy, sloppy moments on the ball. Massive 45 minutes ahead. Forget about the performance, just need to find a way.
HALF-TIME
13:18 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal 1-1 Bournemouth
Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth
13:18 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45+2 min: Chance for Arsenal right at the end of the first half as Rice stands over a free-kick...
It’s a fine delivery but Hill makes a very good clearance.
Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth
13:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45 min: Into TWO minutes of stoppage time.
Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth
13:15 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne44 min: Bournemouth creeping ever closer to the Arsenal goal with these free-kicks. Scott with the delivery that goes straight through, any sort of touch and it’s a goal.
Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth
13:13 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne43 min: Duels everywhere! First Truffert fouls Madueke and then Havertz gets into a wrestling match. The result is a Bournemouth free-kick which Arsenal eventually get away.
Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth
13:11 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne41 min: Raya called into action to make a save from Evanilson. Zubimendi then loses the ball cheaply and Scott runs onto it but clips an effort over the bar.
Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth
13:10 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne39 min: Would you believe that Gyokeres’ penalty was Arsenal’s first shot on target this afternoon? Mikel Arteta’s side will need to generate a lot more chances if they’re to win this.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
13:07 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneFor all Gyokeres has had his doubters this season, I don't think anyone really doubted what would happen with that penalty. Hammered into the corner and Arsenal needed that so, so badly.
GOAL! Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth | Viktor Gyokeres ‘35
13:06 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne35 min: ARSENAL EQUALISE!
No mistake from Viktor Gyokeres from the spot, thumped home.
Arsenal 0-1 Bournemouth
13:05 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne34 min: Arsenal penalty confirmed for handball against Ryan Christie.
Gyokeres to take...
Arsenal 0-1 Bournemouth
13:04 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne33 min: Rice takes aim from just outside the area, the effort lacks much power but it’s deflected behind for a corner which results in a penalty!
Arsenal 0-1 Bournemouth
13:01 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne30 min: Better from Madueke as he takes on Truffert and wins Arsenal a free-kick. Rice standing over this free-kick, his deliveries have been on point so far this afternoon but this one is too strong and the ball goes behind.
Arsenal 0-1 Bournemouth
13:00 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne29 min: Fine goalkeeping from Raya as he claims a long throw and immediately sets Arsenal on the attack, Rice tries to slip in Gyokeres but the pass is cut out by Christie.
Arsenal 0-1 Bournemouth
12:57 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne27 min: Gabriel with a brave block to stop Bournemouth doubling their lead.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
12:56 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe mood is already turning very nervy. Havertz with a poor pass when he should have released Martinelli, lots of groans.
Also been some frustration with how long Arsenal have taken over throw-ins. Stress levels are only going to rise the longer it stays 1-0....
Arsenal 0-1 Bournemouth
12:56 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne25 min: Gabriel does well to win Rice’s free-kick at the back post and he heads the ball down into a dangerous area but the Bournemouth players are first to react.
Arsenal look to keep up the pressure but Madueke overruns the ball.
Arsenal 0-1 Bournemouth
12:54 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne24 min: Raya takes out five Bournemouth players with a pass to Havertz but the German, in acres of space ahead of him, underhits a pass to Martinelli. Cue frustration from the home fans.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
12:51 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHavertz has to score. Brilliant ball in from Rice and Havertz somehow finds himself in space four yards out.
Massive miss. Arsenal have responded well to going behind, though. Straight on the front foot.
Arsenal 0-1 Bournemouth
12:51 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne20 min: CHANCE! Arsenal’s first big opportunity of the game comes from a set-piece but Havertz can’t keep his header down.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
12:49 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLast thing Arsenal needed was to fall behind early. Bit unfortunate with how it deflected off Saliba into Kroupi's path but they were cut open too easily to start with.
Big roar immediately goes around the stadium from the Arsenal fans, trying to rally their side.
GOAL! Arsenal 0-1 Bournemouth | Eli Junior Kroupi ‘17
12:49 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne17 min: BOURNEMOUTH LEAD!
The Cherries strike first as Eli Junior Kroupi taps home at the back post after Adrien Truffert's cross was deflected by William Saliba.
How will Arsenal react?
Arsenal 0-0 Bournemouth
12:46 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne15 min: Calm defending from Gabriel to stop Kroupi from threatening the Arsenal goal inside the box. Good play from Rayan before hand as he drove straight at Lewis-Skelly.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
12:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneReally good from Gyokeres. Hold-up play was secure and then burst in behind to get on the end of Madueke's pass. Positive signs to see him involved this early - can often go long periods without seeing the ball.
Arsenal 0-0 Bournemouth
12:43 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne13 min: Best we have seen from Arsenal so far as Gyokeres gets in behind the Bournemouth defence and tries to find Martinelli in the box but the cross is cut out.
Arsenal 0-0 Bournemouth
12:41 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne10 min: Decent play from Bournemouth but Evanilson can’t get onto a knockdown in the are and Gabriel shields the ball for Raya to come and collect.
Arsenal 0-0 Bournemouth
12:38 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne7 min: Rayan shows his strength by holding off both Lewis-Skelly and Havertz before winning Bournemouth a free-kick.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
12:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRaya has already twice been about half a second away from holding the ball too long and gifting Bournemouth a corner.
Just about dropped it in time on both occasions as the referee's countdown ended.
Arsenal 0-0 Bournemouth
12:33 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne3 min: Gyokeres runs the ball out of play and protests that he didn’t. Unable to kid the officials on that occasion.
Arsenal 0-0 Bournemouth
12:32 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne2 min: Arsenal start on the front foot as Gyokeres charges down an attempted pass from Hill and that allows the Gunners to squeeze up the pitch.
There is an early concern for the Cherries as Evanilson takes a blow to the face from Gabriel.
KICK-OFF!
12:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAway we go!
As it stands
12:28 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneVictory for Arsenal will move them 12 points clear at the summit, placing Manchester City under immense pressure ahead of their game against Chelsea tomorrow afternoon.
Bournemouth, meanwhile, know a win lifts them into the top half of the table.
HERE WE GO!
12:26 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe teams are out at the Emirates.
Kick-off is next.
Last time at the Emirates
12:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLast season, Bournemouth secured their first-ever win at the Emirates.
Last season, we secured our first-ever win at the Emirates 🙌 pic.twitter.com/8MVHCJp92o
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) April 10, 2026
Premier League title scenario
12:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal remain heavy favourites to win their first Premier League crown in over two decades, helped significantly before the international break by hard-fought wins over Brighton and Everton coupled with Man City being held to back-to-back draws against relegation-threatened sides in Nottingham Forest and West Ham.
The Gunners now hold a nine-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.
Man City’s maximum points total is now 85, which means the Gunners require 16 more points from a possible 21 to clinch the title and that works out to be five wins and a draw from their remaining seven matches.
Kick-off approaching in north London
12:15 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne15 minutes to go until kick-off at the Emirates.
Why Arsenal stars are absent today
12:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMartin Odegaard and Riccardo Calafiori are not involved for Arsenal against Bournemouth this afternoon because of injury.
Both players started Arsenal’s 1-0 Champions League quarter-final first leg win over Sporting CP on Tuesday night, but are not in the matchday squad for today’s lunchtime kick-off at the Emirates Stadium.
It remains to be seen if either player will be available for selection against Sporting in the second leg next week or the potential Premier League title-decider away at Manchester City.
Around the grounds
12:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneFriday
West Ham 4-0 Wolves
Today
Brentford vs Everton
Burnley vs Brighton
Liverpool vs Fulham
Sunday
Sunderland vs Tottenham
Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle
Chelsea vs Man City
Monday
Manchester United vs Leeds
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
12:04 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneInteresting that it's Rice with the captain's armband this afternoon.
Gabriel has often been the one to do so when Odegaard and Saka are unavailable, but Arteta has decided to share it around.
Team news reminder
12:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is how both teams will line-up today.
Arsenal XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Zubimendi, Rice, Havertz, Madueke, Martinelli, Gyokeres.
Substitutes: Arrizabalaga, Mosquera, Hincapie, Norgaard, Eze, Dowman, Trossard, Salmon, Jesus.
Bournemouth XI: Petrovic, Jimenez, Senesi, Hill, Truffert, Christie, Scott, Tavernier, Kroupi, Rayan, Evanilson.
Substitutes: Mandas, Adams, Brooks, Gannon-Doak, Smith, Diakite, Adli, Unal, Toth.
Arsenal changes
11:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThree changes to the Arsenal team that started in Lisbon on Tuesday night as Riccardo Calafiori, Martin Odegaard and Leandro Trossard make way for Myles Lewis-Skelly, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli.
Odegaard and Calafiori not in the squad along with Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber.
Fan reaction: Concerns over the Arsenal side
11:53 , Tashan Deniran-Alleynelewis-skelly and white starting worries me. madueke + martinelli in attack. sigh. martinelli is a major worry in the premier league. #arsbou
— jurrien 🇳🇱 (@dutchmanjurrien) April 11, 2026
Fan thoughts: Big opportunity for Arsenal
11:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneToday is the day we win the league. No room for complacency @Arsenal. #AFC #ARSBOU
— AFCKUNO_ (@KunoAFC) April 11, 2026
Fan reaction: Lewis-Skelly chance
11:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThis incoming is the biggest game of Myles Lewis-Skelley’s career #COYG #ARSBOU
— Suddy (@marc014) April 11, 2026
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
11:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal once again without Odegaard, Saka and Timber, while Calafiori has seemingly picked up yet another injury problem. Just can't stay fit.
Better news is that Eze is back in the squad and a big afternoon for Lewis-Skelly. Just his second Premier League start of the campaign and it comes at a massive time of the season.
Needs to step up.
Matt Verri at Emirates Stadium
11:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMatt Verri is in position for us at the Emirates and has delivered his immediate reaction to the Arsenal team selected by Mikel Arteta to start against Bournemouth.
🗣 "A lot of talk this season about the lack of minutes he's had, well now he has a big chance here at a huge point in the season."
— Standard Sport (@standardsport) April 11, 2026
@𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢 gives his thoughts on the #AFC team news as Myles Lewis-Skelly starts.
LIVE: https://t.co/H6cIXeZqEk#ARSBOU pic.twitter.com/Fw4b7HxLhj
Bournemouth team in full
11:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBournemouth XI: Petrovic, Jimenez, Senesi, Hill, Truffert, Christie, Scott, Tavernier, Kroupi, Rayan, Evanilson.
Substitutes: Mandas, Adams, Brooks, Gannon-Doak, Smith, Diakite, Adli, Unal, Toth.
ARSENAL team in full
11:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Zubimendi, Rice, Havertz, Madueke, Martinelli, Gyokeres
Substitutes: Arrizabalaga, Mosquera, Hincapie, Norgaard, Eze, Dowman, Trossard, Salmon, Jesus
CONFIRMED BOURNEMOUTH TEAM NEWS
11:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLining up for the Cherries this afternoon...
Ready for #ARSBOU 👊 pic.twitter.com/UBcvxbIoPb
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) April 11, 2026
CONFIRMED ARSENAL TEAM NEWS
11:16 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is the Arsenal team selected by Mikel Arteta...
🔴 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 ⚪️
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 11, 2026
Ⓒ Dec skippers the side
💪 Havertz steps in
⚡️ Martinelli on the wing
Leave it all out there, Gunners.
🤝 @deel
Arsenal vs Bournemouth live - team news imminent
11:12 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe teams will be announced shortly!
Stay tuned...
Next Arsenal great emerges as defining weapon in title race
11:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThere have been regular reminders of just how important David Raya is to this Arsenal side, writes Matt Verri.
The Spaniard been so consistent in recent seasons - winning the Premier League Golden Glove award in each of the past two campaigns - that it can go under the radar what he does in goal for the Gunners.
However, Kepa Arrizabalaga's struggles in the Carabao Cup final, and a not particularly impressive performance in the FA Cup defeat by Southampton that followed, emphasised the drop-off.
Mikel Arteta reveals new Arsenal contract update
11:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMikel Arteta declared that he still has "so much ambition" at Arsenal, but said there was no rush to agree a new contract.
The Spaniard's existing deal in north London runs until the summer of 2027, raising the prospect of him going into next season with less than a year left to go.
Arteta and Arsenal are relaxed over the situation and have put off serious talks for now, with the full focus on delivering a first Premier League title in 22 years.
Those discussions are expected to pick up in the summer and while that has created some uncertainty, Arteta made it clear that he still views the job as a long-term project.
Click here for Arteta's quotes in full!
Mikel Arteta issues Arsenal transfer warning
11:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMikel Arteta warned he will have no issue being ruthless when it comes to the futures of Arsenal's academy products.
The Hale End production line has been a successful one for a long time at Arsenal and that has continued in recent seasons.
Bukayo Saka has become the star of this current side, while Emile Smith Rowe and Eddie Nketiah are among those to have been sold for significant fees.
Arsenal will be open to selling first-team players this summer to fund further squad strengthening, with spending not expected to be on the same level as last summer's investment.
Speculation continues over the futures of Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly in particular, with the BBC reporting on Thursday that it appears Arsenal will listen to offers for both players in the summer and would be looking for a combined fee of £100million.
Arsenal get surprise boost
10:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePiero Hincapie took part in Arsenal training ahead of the Premier League clash against Bournemouth.
Hincapie has not featured for Arsenal since the Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City last month after withdrawing from international duty early with Ecuador, subsequently missing the FA Cup tie at Southampton and the Champions League quarter-final first leg win over Sporting CP.
The defender, along with Bukayo Saka, Jurrien Timber, Martin Odegaard and Riccardo Calafiori, had emerged as a doubt for the lunchtime kick-off at the Emirates Stadium after missing Thursday’s session at London Colney.
Mikel Arteta revals the Arsenal star that has been missed 'so much'
10:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMikel Arteta believes Arsenal have missed Martin Odegaard "so much" during his injury-hit season, insisting they are a much better side when he is starting.
The Arsenal captain has started only 13 Premier League matches this season, and just three of the Gunners' 11 fixtures in the Champions League.
A shoulder issue hampered Odegaard earlier in the campaign, while it has been a knee injury in more recent months that has proved a problem.
Odegaard returned after six weeks out to start away at Southampton last weekend, but he was then forced off in the second half against Sporting in midweek.
The 27-year-old did not train on Thursday and is a doubt to face Bournemouth on Saturday as a result, and Arteta emphasised how big a miss it would be if Odegaard did miss out again.
Predicted Arsenal XI
10:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIf Mikel Arteta is to freshen up his side, Cristhian Mosquera is an option to come in at right-back to help manage Ben White's workload.
Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli were both brilliant off the bench against Sporting and combined to score the winner in stoppage time. The pair looked sharp and could each come into the starting lineup here.
That appears particularly likely on the left wing, with Leandro Trossard yet to score a goal in any competition in 2026.
Predicted Arsenal XI (4-2-3-1): Raya; Mosquera, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice; Madueke, Havertz, Martinelli; Gyokeres.
Arsenal must embody fighting spirit in crucial fixture
10:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMikel Arteta wants the Arsenal fans to be loud, engaged and, seemingly, starving.
Whether Arteta even knows who John Sitton is remains uncertain, but the Spaniard channeled the former Leyton Orient manager's message.
Sitton, in that infamous half-time team talk, was telling his players to grab anything they could get their hands on, including their dinner, as he threatened to fight them. Put in that context, Arteta's rallying cry on the same theme was tame by comparison.
The Gunners host Bournemouth in the lunchtime kick-off on Saturday. Victory would take them 12 points clear of Manchester City for at least 24 hours.
Read Matt Verri’s Arsenal vs Bournemouth preview right here!
Today's settings
10:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt has been a superb response from Arsenal since losing at home to Manchester United in January as they've won seven in a row at the Emirates Stadium, conceding three goals.
Arsenal vs Bournemouth latest match odds
10:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal to win: 2/5
Bournemouth to win: 11/2
Draw: 11/4
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
Head to head (h2h) history and results
10:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBournemouth did the double over Arsenal last season, coming from behind at the Emirates Stadium just under a year ago to seal a famous victory.
Arsenal wins: 14
Bournemouth wins: 3
Draws: 2
Score prediction
10:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal will need to be at their clinical best against the Cherries, who are stalemate specialists after a remarkable five draws in a row in the Premier League - including three goalless draws.
It will be interesting to see how much Mikel Arteta rotates against a Bournemouth side who are capable of beating any team on their day. One eye will surely be on the visit of Sporting in the Champions League next Wednesday, but the Gunners head coach will not want to jeopardise the title chances in any way.
Expect a strong Arsenal team as they look to put the game to bed before Arteta takes off more senior stars. But Arsenal are not a team blessed with the creativity required to rack up a big score.
Arsenal to win, 2-1.
Bournemouth team news
10:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBournemouth have Eli Junior Kroupi and Alex Jimenez fit for the trip to the Emirates after they sustained knocks during the international break.
Tyler Adams, Ben Gannon-Doak and Julio Soler have all trained after recent injuries and pushing to be in contention.
However, Justin Kluivert and Lewis Cook remain sidelined for the Cherries.
Arsenal team news
10:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneEberechi Eze is back in contention after returning to training this week earlier than expected following a calf issue that has seen him miss the last three matches and withdraw from England duty.
While Eze trained on Thursday, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori were all absent, along with Piero Hincapie and Mikel Merino.
How to watch
10:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports. Coverage starts at 11am BST on TNT Sports 1.
Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the HBO Max app and website.
Live coverage: You can follow all the action right here via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Matt Verri at the ground.
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