Key occasions
Arsenal identify a robust crew, making simply two adjustments to the beginning XI after the 1-0 house loss to Paris Saint-Germain. Ben White and Thomas Partey are again, with Mikel Merino shedding to the bench, and Jurriën Timber lacking out altogether. No phrase but on why Timber is absent, however he used to be withdrawn as a precautionary measure against the top of that Champions League semi-final after choosing up a knock, so let’s see.
Bournemouth make 3 adjustments to their beginning aspect after the 1-1 draw with Manchester United. Lewis Cook, Marcus Tavernier and Julián Araujo are in, with Alex Scott, Adam Smith and Antoine Semenyo shedding to the bench.
The groups
🔴 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 ⚪️
💪 White in defence
🔙 Partey returns within the heart
🎯 Trossard leads the roadLet’s move, Gunners ✊
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 3, 2025
Preamble
Arsenal have larger fish to fry, with the second one leg in their Champions League semi-final with PSG bobbing up subsequent week. Then once more, whilst the Premier League name may well be accomplished and dusted, it wouldn’t be the best glance to one way or the other finally end up 3rd or fourth in a two-horse race. And Bournemouth nonetheless have their attractions set on European soccer subsequent season, in addition to the of completion in their first actual league double over the Gunners, having received 2-0 at Dean Court ultimate October. So this isn’t with out jeopardy. Could be a cracker. Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST. It’s on!