Arsenal vs Bournemouth: What time does it start, what TV channel is it on, teams, odds and where can I watch it?
A look ahead to Sunday's Premier League clash at the Emirates
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It’s a big game for…
Olivier Giroud. Should he start, the Frenchman will be out to prove a point having played a secondary role in recent months. With two goals in Arsenal’s last two matches, and a total of 10 this season, it’s evident that Giroud can deliver – regardless of how he does so. It’s time to stake his claim to a spot in Arsene Wenger’s starting XI and seize the opportunity should he be presented with it on Sunday afternoon.
Remember when…
Arsenal pulled ahead to a 2-0 lead within the space of 60 seconds? A goal apiece from Mesut Ozil and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in the first-half were enough to see the visitors through to a 2-0 victory last February at the Vitality Stadium.
Player to watch…
Mesut Ozil. The German has a bit of a record against Bournemouth, scoring in his side’s last two encounters against the south coast club. After his assured and influential performance against PSG on Wednesday night, which helped drag his team into back a match they had initially led, Ozil should be given a much more of a comfortable ride on Sunday afternoon. Let’s see what he can do.
Head-to-head…
AFC Bournemouth 0 Arsenal 2 (Ozil, Oxlade-Chamberlain), Premier League, February 2016
Arsenal 2 (Paulista, Ozil) AFC Bournemouth 0, Premier League, December 2015
Arsenal 3 (Richardson, Smith, Thomas) AFC Bournemouth 0, League Cup, October 1987
Predicted line-ups...
Arsenal 4-2-3-1: Cech; Jenkinson, Mustafi, Koscielny, Gibbs; Xhaka, Ramsey; Walcott, Ozil, Iwobi; Sanchez.
AFC Bournemouth 4-2-3-1: Boruc; Smith, Francis, Cook, Daniels; Gosling, Ake; Stanislas, Arter, King; Wilson.
Form guide…
Arsenal: DDDWW
AFC Bournemouth: WLLDW
Vital information…
Kick-off: Sunday 27 November, 14:15 GMT, Emirates Stadium.
TV: Sky Sports 1, highlights on BBC 1, MOTD2.
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Odds…
Arsenal to win: 39/100
Draw: 17/4
Bournemouth to win: 15/2
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The players begin to march out onto the pitch here at Vicarage Road to begin our Super Sunday. Stoke enter the clash five points behind the Hornets - so they've got a task to do to close the gap.
Just minutes until kick off now...
And we're off...
The visitors kick off to begin the fixture. Let's go!
3 MINS
It's a steady start from both sides, as the players begin to find their feet here at Vicarage Road. Stoke appear to be controlling possession so far, as they slowly press up the field with a string of simple passes.
4 MINS
Holebas goes to ground following a clash with Diouf. Mazzarri will be hoping to not have to look to his subs bench this early on.
5 MINS
Holebas receives treatment on the pitch and it looks although he will be fit to play on.
7 MINS
There's a flurry of goalmouth activity here from Stoke. Janmaat delivers a set piece into the box, but an overhead kick from Diouf on the end of it isn't enough to test the keeper. Martins Indi then fires a strike at Gomes, but it's easily dealt with.
10 MINS
It's been a positive start here from Stoke, as they are controlling the speed and tempo of the play so far. They continue to charge towards the final third, but are so far, lacking the final product.
A low, hard crossed ball from Diouf is buried into the box, but it's too fast for Walters.
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