Premier League leaders Arsenal host Bournemouth at the Emirates in a match from the 32nd round. A victory would see the Gunners open up a 12-point lead over Manchester City before tomorrow's derby between the Citizens and Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Arsenal are on a run of four consecutive league wins, while Bournemouth have recorded five straight draws in the championship, but more impressively, they are unbeaten in 11 consecutive Premier League matches. Furthermore, the Cherries have secured two victories in their last three encounters with the Gunners.
Mikel Arteta faced significant injury concerns around the international break. Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Jurrien Timber, and Riccardo Calafiori all miss today's fixture. Eberechi Eze has recovered but starts on the bench. Myles Lewis-Skelly starts at left-back. Kai Havertz, who scored the winning goal against Sporting, also starts and will operate behind Viktor Gyökeres. Madueke and Martinelli will play on the wings.
Andoni Iraola has made just one change from Bournemouth's last league match – the draw against Manchester United. Eli Krupi starts in place of Amine Adli.