Frank Christian
Arsenal aims to take the top spot in the Premier League with a victory over Bournemouth, potentially putting pressure on Liverpool and Manchester City.
With City and Arsenal being the only teams without a loss so far after seven games, Arsenal has a chance to set a precedent during the Saturday match at the Vitality Stadium, while their competitors won’t play until Sunday.
Despite an impressive comeback win over Southampton prior to the international break, Bournemouth has struggled to maintain momentum, losing three out of their last four matches.
Stay updated with the latest team news and anticipated lineups below.
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Bournemouth vs. Arsenal lineups, predicted starting 11, team news
Bournemouth faces no fresh injury issues. However, USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams is still working on his fitness following back surgery.
Dango Ouattara may earn a starting spot after stepping in for Justin Kluivert during the Cherries’ recent loss against Leicester.
Bournemouth predicted XI (4-2-3-1):Kepa (GK) — Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez — Christie, Cook — Semenyo, Scott, Ouattara — Evanilson
Injured:
Suspended:
For Arsenal, Bukayo Saka remains a fitness concern after an injury while representing England. Interim England coach Lee Carsley indicated Saka’s issue isn’t severe.
On the other hand, Gabriel Martinelli‘s calf injury seems more concerning after his time with Brazil.
Kai Havertz is expected to be available to play as the central forward despite missing Germany’s fixtures due to a knee problem. Ben White and Jurrien Timber are also in contention to return after their absence against Southampton, while Mikel Merino could make his full debut for Arsenal after gaining match fitness with Spain.
Oleksandr Zinchenko is pushing to recover from a calf issue, while Thomas Partey is anticipated to feature after withdrawing from the Ghana squad due to an illness. Martin Odegaard (ankle) and Kieran Tierney (hamstring) remain sidelined.
Arsenal predicted XI (4-3-3):GK) Raya — White, Gabriel, Saliba, Calafiori — Partey, Merino, Rice — Saka, Havertz, Trossard
Injured: Martinelli, Saka (doubt), Odegaard, Tierney
Suspended:
Ineligible: Neto
What time does Bournemouth vs. Arsenal kick off?
This Premier League match will be held at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, UK, kicking off on Saturday, October 19, at 5:30 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time corresponds in various locations:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA/Canada | Sat, Oct. 19 | 12:30 p.m. ET |
| Australia | Sun Oct. 20 | 2:30 a.m. AEST |
| UK | Sat, Oct. 19 | 5:30 p.m. BST |
| India | Sat, Oct. 19 | 10 p.m. IST |
