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Bournemouth vs Arsenal key points

  • Kick-off: 13.30
  • Bournemouth: Begovic, Francis, Steve Cook, Ake, Adam Smith, Lewis Cook, Gosling, Daniels, Ibe, Fraser, Callum Wilson. Subs: Boruc, Surman, Pugh, Arter, Afobe, Mousset, Simpson.
  • Manchester United: Cech, Chambers, Mustafi, Holding, Bellerin, Xhaka, Wilshere, Maitland-Niles, Iwobi, Welbeck, Lacazette. Subs: Mertesacker, Ramsey, Ospina, Walcott, Kolasinac, Elneny, Nketiah.
  • Referee: Kevin Friend (Leicestershire)
Jack Wilshere returns to the Vitality Stadium Getty

Bournemouth host Arsenal in Sunday’s early kick-off – but the build-up to the match has been dominated by Alexis Sanchez.

The forward has not travelled with his team-mates to the south coast and is likely to complete a move to Manchester United in the coming hours, with City set to miss out on their man at the final hurdle.

Arsenal will still be expected to beat Bournemouth even without him in their starting XI and a win for the Gunners will take them a point behind north London rivals Tottenham. Bournemouth are meanwhile hoping to climb as high as 13th with a win.

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Live Updates

Jack Wilshere dribbles with the ball for Arsenal
 
YELLOW CARD
55' - Granit Xhaka is booked for a cynical trip on Jordon Ibe.

GOAL! Bournemouth 0-1 Arsenal (Bellerin)

52' - Hector Bellerin gets in behind the Bournemouth defence and is expertly picked out by Alex Iwobi. The full-back then drives towards Asmir Begovic's goal before slotting the ball home via the goalkeeper's right hand.
51' - Dan Gosling has Bournemouth's first shot of the second half but his left-footed effort from distance flies over the crossbar.
Danny Welbeck is challenged by Simon Francis
 
46' - We are back underway at the Vitality Stadium!

Half-time - Bournemouth 0-0 Arsenal

Referee Kevin Friend brings an entertaining opening period to a close and we're level at the break.
45' - We'll have a minimum of one additional minute at the end of this first half.
Hector Bellerin and Lewis Cook battle for the ball
 
40' - Jordon Ibe's low cross finds the unmarked Ryan Fraser at the far post but Calum Chambers makes a superb last-ditch challenge to block the shot.
 
Moments earlier Bournemouth wanted a penalty for handball against Alex Iwobi but the referee waved play on. 
 
The hosts are enjoying a decent spell at the moment.
38' - Shkodran Mustafi stoops low to meet Granit Xhaka's corner at the front post but the defender's header sails over the crossbar.
35' - Chance for Arsenal!
 
Alexandre Lacazette's through pass somehow finds its way through to Danny Welbeck, but he is thwarted from close range by Asmir Begovic. Good goalkeeping.
Nathan Ake skips past Shkodran Mustafi
 
YELLOW CARD
31' - Simon Francis picks up a booking for a foul on Danny Welbeck. Again, that looks like a harsh decision from referee Kevin Friend.
28' - Arsenal's Alex Iwobi delivers a teasing low ball across the face of the six-yard box but Danny Welbeck doesn't gamble at the far post and the attack fizzles out.
26' - Arsenal have been poor in these early stages but Jack Wilshere has been outstanding in the centre of the park. He looks full of confidence at the moment.
Rob Holding is tracked by Jordon Ibe
 
23' - Jack Wilshere weaves his way through the Bournemouth defence before getting a shot away from a tight angle. Adam Smith gets across well to make the block, though.
YELLOW CARD
21' - Dan Gosling is harshly booked for diving after going down under a challenge by Shkodran Mustafi. There definitely looked to be a bit of contact there.
17' - Bournemouth have started this match brightly and Arsenal look to be lacking confidence at the moment, despite their impressive draw at Stamford Bridge in midweek.
 
Eddie Howe must see this game as a good chance for his team to improve their poor record against the 'Big Six'.

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