Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Arsenal face AFC Bournemouth today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth
Yellow Card Francisco Evanilson de Lima Barbosa
Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth
SO CLOSE! Saka takes up an intelligent position off the shoulder of Zabarnyi on the right wing and receives Lewis-Skelly’s pass inside the penalty area before cutting back ahead of Adams. Spotting the space at the far post, the England international uses his weaker right foot and curls a dangerous shot towards the top corner but the ball flies inches wide of the target!
Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth
Trossard is furious with the referee, who doesn’t award a free-kick despite Araujo hauling the forward down with two hands. As he has done all contest, he instead allows play to flow, and eventually awards a goal-kick to Kepa.
Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth
Saka’s inswinging corner to the near post is missed by Martinelli, which allows Evanilson to power the ball away from his goal with his head.
Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth
Cook takes up a great position to close down Saka’s angle and stretches out just enough to block the winger’s eventual shot to the near post - turning it behind for a corner.
Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth
Tavernier spins away from Partey with great skill to keep hold of possession in the face of a number of Arsenal players, but he eventually falls to the ground after apparent contact from Odegaard. Right under the nose of the referee, Gillett sees nothing wrong with the intervention, and allows play to continue.
Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth
Rice drifts offside carelessly at the back post and brings a promising Arsenal attack to an abrupt halt after making contact with Saka’s mistimed header two steps in front of Kepa’s goal.
Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth
Zabarnyi breaks two Arsenal lines with a pass forward in search of Kluivert, who wins a step on Lewis-Skelly, only to be beaten to the ball 20 yards from goal by the oncoming Raya.
Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth seemingly needed a bit of extra help breaking down Arsenal’s defensive block in the first half, which will only become more important as the hosts sit back to protect their lead. Scott could come in to fill a spot in midfield and link defence and attack, while the opposition back line will not want to see the introduction of Semenyo - who has nine goals and four assists this season. Arteta’s team will be desperate for a win to extend their margin over Manchester City as the season draws to a close, but with a Champions League semi-final upcoming, he will also be hoping his side can preserve energy and remain healthy. Tierney will likely make an appearance after the restart to freshen legs at the back, while Saka will almost certainly get an early rest.
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