Arsenal vs Bournemouth – Premier League: Live results, team news and updates as Mikel Arteta’s men aim to be four points clear

Will Arsenal get their hands on this when the season ends?

The Premier League trophy is within Arsenal’s reach; I mean, he’s literally at his old house in Highbury right now.

However, he is not close enough for the Gunners, they want him safely stored in the Emirates soon. They need to win for that to happen.

They better not lose points today if they really want to.

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, speaking to TNT Sports:

It’s amazing to see (the fans) like this and it’s a great moment to show them what we can do and give them what they deserve. We have to go out from the first minute and give everything. We know how important this match is and we have to try to win it.

We had a great weekend and we made it possible to get to this game. We have to give our best from the beginning and we have to win. I’m very happy to be back (on the team). I know it wasn’t easy and with the help of our manager and staff, I’m happy to be back.

Kai Havertz has proven a lot of people wrong this season.

The German striker certainly had his skeptics, especially among Gunners fans, when he joined Arsenal from Chelsea.

It’s true that he didn’t have the best start at the club, right? Wow, how times have changed lately.

Havertz has been involved in 13 goals in his last 11 Premier League games, as many as in his previous 58 games.

He is in top form at the right time.

If one player is going to cause Arsenal problems, it’s this man… Dominic Solanke.

The striker has been in good form this campaign, scoring 18 goals in the Premier League.

It is the most by a Bournemouth player in their entire history in the Premier League.

As a former Chelsea player, I’m sure he would love to ruin Arsenal’s party.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta speaking on TNT Sports:

This is where we want to fight for medals and trophies at this point in the season. This is where we are. The team has to be able to compete and manage games, these guys are the masters at that.

They (the players) have to find clarity about what we have to do and then believe that we are going to achieve it. The only way to make them (Manchester City) suffer is by winning our games.

Wow, what an awesome day.

I don’t remember the last time I covered a football match with the time we have today.

Fans are lucky to be wearing shirts today, and Gunners fans are coming home in numbers.

They will need to create a great atmosphere today, which doesn’t always happen in the 12.30pm games.

Andoni Iraola has called up his team to face the title contenders.

He has decided to make just two changes from the team that killed Brighton last weekend.

Enter Illia Zabarnyi and Ryan Christie.

I can’t say I’m surprised that Mikel Arteta has decided to remain unchanged for the third game in a row.

This team has been in brilliant form lately, so why change it?

I don’t think we’re having a nap party today.

Bournemouth have scored in 16 of their 17 away games in the Premier League this season, the only one in which they failed to score was against Everton.

Meanwhile, the Gunners have scored 85 league goals so far. They have only surpassed that number twice in their history.

I think the network may be moving a lot in the Emirates.

Arsenal has arrived at the Emirates.

It looks like Bukayo Saka has packed for a sleepover with his friends, I wonder why he has such a big bag.

Anyway, that doesn’t matter. I wonder what 11 Mikel Arteta will choose for this one.

Will it rotate or stay steady? We will know very soon.

This title race is on a knife edge…

Now, realistically, we are left with two horses, Liverpool fell at one of the final hurdles.

While Arsenal may be ahead by a point, Manchester City have a game in hand which will put them above the Gunners if they win.

Arsenal can’t think about that, they just need to win their remaining games. They can be four points ahead today against the City player tonight.

However, I always say that points in the bag are better than games in hand.

I wonder if Arsenal will feel the pressure.

I mean, of course they are. However, that doesn’t mean they will give in.

Arsenal have shown with their response to the 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa that their mentality will carry them to the end of this title race.

They will need that mental strength today, the games are possibly the most difficult when you are going for a title.

Everyone expects Arsenal to win, but it won’t be easy for them. Bournemouth are having their best season in the Premier League to date.

People may think they are at the beach, but remember, they are far from the south coast today, I’m sure they wouldn’t mind taking a shock today.

Gunners fans, I’d buckle up, today could be a rollercoaster of emotions.

Oh, what a glorious day for football.

London is currently bathed in glorious sunshine. I’m not sure it will last, but it finally feels like the decisive moment of the campaign when the sun rises.

It’s another crucial day in terms of the title race, Arsenal simply have to win to keep the pressure on Manchester City.

Today they face Bournemouth, and Gunners fans will know from this game last season that playing against the Cherries is not easy.

Mikel Arteta’s team needs everything to go well at this point in the season, this is their penultimate home game. May the fourth be with them… (sorry).

Well, I think it’s about time we put this show on the road, right?