Arsenal are bidding to move 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a win over Bournemouth in Saturday’s early fixture.

The Gunners got back to winning ways against Sporting in the Champions League in midweek, after suffering a shock FA Cup exit at the hands of Southampton before that.

With Europe and the domestic title the only pieces of silverware within reach for Mikel Arteta’s men now, Arsenal cannot afford to drop points against the Cherries.

They travel to Manchester City next week, with Pep Guardiola’s men keen to reel them in heading into the final five games.

But that is a problem for later, with the Gunners’ focus on beating their South Coast opponents in front of a packed-out Emirates Stadium today.

You can catch up with all the team news right here on 101GreatGoals.

Arsenal confirmed team news

Arsenal are still without a few key players, including Jurrien Timber, Mikel Merino and Bukayo Saka.

But both Piero Hincapie Eberechi Eze return to the squad, giving a timely boost to the home side.

Arsenal starting XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Zubimendi, Rice, Havertz, Madueke, Martinelli, Gyokeres

Arsenal substitutes: Arrizabalaga, Mosquera, Salmon, Hincapie, Norgaard, Eze, Dowman, Trossard, Jesus

Bournemouth confirmed team news

The visitors have fewer injury concerns than their hosts, but are still without Justin Kluivert and Julio Soler.

Bournemouth starting XI: Petrovic, Truffert, Senesi, Scott, Evanlison, Christie, Tavernier, Jimenez, Kroupi Jr, Hill, Rayan

Bournemouth substitutes: Mandas, Brooks, Gannon-Doak, Adams, Smith, Diakite, Adli, Unal, Toth

Where to watch Arsenal v Bournemouth: TV channel, live stream

Arsenal and Bournemouth open the weekend’s action in North London. The match will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports, and users online can watch the action on HBO Max (formerly Discovery+)

Kick-off is scheduled for 12:30pm BST on Saturday.

The stats for Arsenal v Bournemouth

• Arsenal have won their last four Premier League matches
• Arsenal have won seven consecutive home games in all competitions
• Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last 11 Premier League matches
• Bournemouth have drawn their last five league games
• Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last five away matches