Confirmed line-ups as Rice returns however Saka drops out

Arsenal are on the Vitality Stadium this night trying to prolong their benefit on the prime of the Premier League desk with a win over Bournemouth.

The Gunners head into the sport sitting three factors away from second-placed Aston Villa – who beat Nottingham Forest earlier right this moment to climb above Manchester Metropolis – to allow them to widen the hole to 6 factors with a win on the South Coast.

Mikel Arteta has made three adjustments from the facet that beat Villa final day out however David Raya retains objective as soon as once more for Arsenal whereas William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes begin on the coronary heart of defence.

Jurrien Timber can also be most well-liked forward of Ben White at right-back whereas Piero Hincapie retains his place at left-back which means Myles Lewis-Skelly stays among the many substitutes.

Martin Zubimendi anchors the Arsenal midfield and Arteta has been handed a giant enhance with the information that Declan Rice is match to return from a knee harm that stored him out of motion in midweek. Martin Odegaard captains the Gunners as soon as once more so Eberechi Eze has to make do with a spot among the many substitutes.

Bukayo Saka is given a uncommon breather as Noni Madueke is available in on the appropriate flank. Leandro Trossard has additionally been handed a relaxation as Gabriel Martinelli is available in on the left facet of Arsenal’s assault.

Viktor Gyokeres continues to steer the road up entrance regardless of his struggles in entrance of objective. Gabriel Jesus is an choice from the bench and he’ll be hoping to construct on his superb objective towards Villa on Tuesday night time.

As for Bournemouth, Antoine Semenyo begins in assault regardless of widespread reviews suggesting he’s set to hitch Man Metropolis. Evanilson leads the road up entrance with Justin Kluivert additionally providing assist.

Listed here are the confirmed line-ups: