Match preview

Arsenal (2nd, 12 pts) host AFC Bournemouth (17th, 3 pts) at Emirates Stadium on Saturday 12 December, kick-off 15:00.

Arsenal are in excellent form, having won 4 and lost 1 of their last five league games (scored 8, conceded 4). AFC Bournemouth are in mixed form, having drawn 3 and lost 2 of their last five league games (scored 6, conceded 8).

The last league meeting, in April 2026, finished Arsenal 1–2 AFC Bournemouth.

Varless AI expects around 1.8 goals for Arsenal and 0.8 for Bournemouth, making Arsenal 62% to win, the draw 23% and Bournemouth 15%.