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6:35 p.m
In the opening minutes Bournemouth do really well. Again and again things move forward quickly, Arsenal doesn’t get much room to breathe.
1.
18:32
Let’s go – and things are about to get interesting! Semenyo almost finishes after a high ball into the box. But at the last moment he is blocked. The following corner poses no danger.
1.
6:30 p.m
Game start
6:15 p.m
To date, the two clubs have faced each other 18 times in competitive games. As expected, the balance clearly speaks in favor of the Londoners, who won twelve of these comparisons. There are also three wins for Bournemouth and two draws. Last season, however, the southern English team turned out to be real opponents for Arsenal: they took three points both at home (2-0) and at the Emirates (2-1) and were therefore involved in the fact that the capital city team ultimately had no chance in the title race.
5:59 p.m
On the other hand, as leaders, the Gunners have the chance to extend their lead over second-placed Aston Villa to six points. Since the defeat against the Villans on matchday 15 (1:2), they have held up well and won all four subsequent duels in the league – including the second encounter with their closest rivals last Tuesday (4:1). Because Manchester City (third place) also made a mistake recently (0-0 at AFC Sunderland), a threesome today would be worth twice as much gold.
5:49 p.m
The Cherries are in a real crisis. They have been winless for ten competitive games and have had five draws and five defeats during this time. Their last success dates back to the end of October, when they defeated Nottingham Forest at home (2-0) and set out to become the league’s surprise team – after all, after nine games they were in second place behind today’s opponents. But now we only have 15th place, the connection to the top has been lost for the time being.
5:38 p.m
Hello and welcome to matchday 20 in the Premier League! Leaders Arsenal FC visit AFC Bournemouth today. Kick-off is at 6:30 p.m.