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Arsenal host Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, with Mikel Arteta seeking to continue his side's title challenge.
The fortunes of the two sides this season could not be more different, with the Gunners flying high and the Cherries battling relegation. Gary O'Neil's men sit second bottom of the top-flight, though they are only one point adrift of safety.
They face arguably their toughest challenge of the season on Saturday by travelling to the league leaders, having been smashed by challengers Manchester City in their last game. Here, Mirror Football takes you through all you need to know about the game.
When is Arsenal vs Bournemouth?
Arsenal's clash with Bournemouth will kick off at 3pm on Saturday, March 4 at the Emirates Stadium.
Their last meeting came back in August at the Vitality Stadium, with Arsenal running out comfortable winners. Two first-half goals from Martin Odegaard and a curling finish from William Saliba secured the three points which sent Mikel Arteta's men to the top of the table.
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There have been 13 games between the two teams, with all but two of them taking place in the Premier League. Arsenal have won 10 games, with two ending in draws and Bournemouth winning just once, back in 2018.
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How to watch
Martin Odegaard inspired Arsenal to a comfortable win the last time the two sides metAs the game kicks off at 3pm on a Saturday, it is covered by the blackout rules and will not be screened live in the UK as a result.
You can watch highlights on the Sky Sports app after the final whistle, or on Match of the Day on BBC 1 at 10.20pm.
Match odds
Latest odds from Betfred:
Arsenal - 7/5
Draw - 23/10
Bournemouth - 15/8
*odds subject to change
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What they said
Scott Parker was Bournemouth manager the last time the two sides met, but Gary O'Neil is now in charge of the Cherries. And O'Neil has sent a warning to the Gunners that his side will prove a tough test despite their dreadful season.
"For large parts I was pleased, we tried to be aggressive and had a go," he told Match of the Day after their latest defeat to Man City. "Goals where they turned the ball over killed us, and they are such a big side that they punished us for making mistakes.
"At 3-0 down they kept believing and the fourth goal asked a big question but they responded fantastically well, and they kept going to the end. At 4-0 down to City they were relentless and kept going to the end and they will take that to the Emirates."