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Bournemouth vs Arsenal combines Arsenal’s established advantage with Bournemouth’s ability to make the contest uncomfortable, especially when the home side turns an open game into a direct challenge. Arsenal won 3–2 at Vitality Stadium on 3 January 2026, while Bournemouth won 2–1 at Emirates Stadium on 11 April and 2–0 at home on 19 October 2024. Future meetings ask whether the underdog can turn pressure into another clear result.
Past matches, Bournemouth vs Arsenal
Match center
Starting eleven
Substitutes Arsenal
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10M
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19F
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56M
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3D
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9F
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13G
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89D
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5D
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16M
Bournemouth Substitutes
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M
7
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M
12
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M
27
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D
15
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F
26
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G
29
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F
11
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D
18
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F
21
Match events
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17'⚽Eli Junior Kroupi Normal Goal
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35'⚽Viktor Gyökeres Penalty
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54'E. Eze K. Havertz
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54'Max Dowman Noni Madueke
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54'L. Trossard G. Martinelli
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54'Leandro Trossard Gabriel Martinelli
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54'Eberechi Eze Kai Havertz
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70'T. Adams R. Christie
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70'D. Brooks Rayan
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70'David Brooks Rayan
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70'Tyler Adams Ryan Christie
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74'⚽Alex Scott Normal Goal (Asst: Evanilson)
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76'C. Mosquera B. White
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76'Gabriel Jesus M. Zubimendi
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76'Gabriel Jesus Martín Zubimendi
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76'Cristhian Mosquera Ben White
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77'Adrien Truffert Yellow Card
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79'Eli Junior Kroupi Yellow Card
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80'Viktor Gyökeres Yellow Card
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85'Alex Tóth Eli Junior Kroupi
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90'E. Unal Evanilson
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90'A. Smith A. Jimenez
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90' +6James Hill Yellow Card
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90'Adam Smith Álex Jiménez
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90'Enes Ünal Evanilson
Stats for this game
Matchup Bournemouth VS Arsenal
Arsenal’s edge meets Bournemouth’s resistance
Arsenal have supplied the stronger historical reference point, with their control and attacking variety often separating the sides. Their 3–2 win at Vitality Stadium on 3 January 2026 shows how Arsenal can survive a demanding contest and still find the decisive moments, while Bournemouth’s 2–1 victory at Emirates Stadium on 11 April offers a strong answer from the challenger.
A home challenge that can change the script
Bournemouth’s 2–0 success at Vitality Stadium on 19 October 2024 is another counterexample. It demonstrates why the fixture cannot be reduced to status: Bournemouth can turn home energy, direct running and pressure into a result before Arsenal establish their preferred rhythm. Their 3–2 loss in March 2023 also showed the fine margins that can accompany an open game. Future meetings should continue to revolve around the same question: can Bournemouth sustain the intensity needed to unsettle Arsenal, or will Arsenal’s greater control eventually make the difference?
Past head to head stats
Bournemouth VS Arsenal
Balance Wins - Draws - Losses over time
Points per match over time
Comparison between the 2 teams for the last 10 games
Comparison between the 2 teams for the last 20 games
Bournemouth VS Arsenal
Head-to-Head History
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