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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
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AFC Bournemouth vs Arsenal
PENALTY TO ARSENAL! Nketiah races down the left and plays a quick one-two with Zinchenko. He races onto the throughball and is fouled by Aarons.
AFC Bournemouth vs Arsenal
Kerkez drifts past Saka on the left before going back on himself and finding Senesi with a pass. The centre-back then curls a cross into the box from the left, but Raya comes off his line to collect.
AFC Bournemouth vs Arsenal
Senesi has possession on the right and has the chance to put the ball into the box, but waits for the overlapping run of Aarons. The right-back bursts past him to receive it but takes a heavy touch. The Arsenal defence block his cross, with Senesi then fouling Jesus.
AFC Bournemouth vs Arsenal
Arsenal have won their first two away Premier League matches this season, both 1-0 wins over Crystal Palace and Everton. The Gunners have won their first three away games in two previous Premier League seasons, doing so in 2004-05 and 2013-14. They have been in complete control in this game and are now allowing Bournemouth to build any pressure on their goal.
AFC Bournemouth vs Arsenal
Arsenal show their style with some quick passing. Odegaard, White and Saka combine on the left before the latter of the trio slides the ball into Nketiah inside the box. The striker rushes across the box looking to make space for a shot, but he is crowded out.
AFC Bournemouth vs Arsenal
Billing is punished for a late tackle on Havertz, who was kicked by the Bournemouth man. No yellow card for the midfielder.
AFC Bournemouth vs Arsenal
Havertz is shown the first yellow card of the game for a late slide tackle on Billing. The Arsenal fans are not happy, but he did not win any of the ball.
AFC Bournemouth vs Arsenal
Rice has been a vital part of the Arsenal side. The midfielder is careful in possession and is always in space to receive the ball. He has also come up with a couple of crucial tackles and interceptions.
AFC Bournemouth vs Arsenal
Senesi has the ball just inside Arsenal's half and chips a pass into the box to Kerkez. His touch is poor, allowing Saka to get across and win it back for Arsenal. The winger is then put under pressure by Kluivert, but the England international thinks quickly and taps it through his legs.
AFC Bournemouth vs Arsenal
Neto is back on his feet and will be able to continue.
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