Premier League clash at Vitality Stadium on
Tuesday
Arsenal face the tough task of a
second Premier League game in the space
of 48 hours when they take on
Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
Arsene Wenger's side have won their
antecedent two league fixtures and go into
Tuesday's game full of confidence kenning
that they can close the gap on Chelsea to
six points afore Wednesday's London
derby between the Blues and Tottenham.
Arsenal face a Cherries side who are
without on loan midfielder Jack Wilshere
due to the terms of his imprest contract from
Wenger's side, but former Gunners striker
Benik Afobe is liable to commence up front
following a goalscoring performance
against Swansea at the weekend.
ARSENAL INJURIES:-
Germany star Mesut Ozil is a doubt for
Tuesday's game after suffering a bout of flu
and a decision will be made on his
involution in the game afore the team
peregrinate to Bournemouth.
Kieran Gibbs is out with a minor knee injury
but could be back for the FA Cup tie with
Preston on Saturday.
Santi Cazorla and Mathieu Debuchy are
both still on the sidelines with long-term
injuries.
MATCH FACTS:-
1. Arsenal have won all four of their
previous meetings with Bournemouth in
all competitions, scoring 10 goals and
conceding just one.
2. Alexis Sanchez has scored nine goals
and assisted three more in nine Premier
League away appearances this season.
3. Bournemouth have conceded two or
more goals in three of their last four at
the Vitality Stadium (W2 L2).
4. Callum Wilson's penalty in the reverse
fixture at the Emirates was
Bournemouth's first ever competitive
goal against Arsenal.
5. Mesut Ozil has scored twice and
assisted another in his three previous
Premier League games against
Bournemouth.
KICK-OFF TIME:-
Kick off is at 19:45 UK time on
Tuesday January 3.
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