Arsenal – Bournemouth - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Arsenal is a professional football club based in North London, England. They were founded in 1886 and are one of the most successful clubs in English football history.
- 2. Bournemouth is also a professional football club based in the south coast of England. They were founded in 1899 and have steadily risen through the divisions to reach the Premier League in recent years.
- 3. Arsenal and Bournemouth have faced each other multiple times in the English Premier League since Bournemouth's promotion to the top flight in 2015.
- 4. The two teams have played a total of 12 matches in the Premier League, with Arsenal winning 8 of those matches, Bournemouth winning 3, and 1 ending in a draw.
- 5. Arsenal's home ground is the Emirates Stadium, which has a capacity of over 60,000 spectators. Bournemouth's home ground is the Vitality Stadium, which has a capacity of around 11,000 spectators.
- 6. Arsenal's manager is Mikel Arteta, a former Arsenal player who took over as manager in December 2019. Bournemouth's manager is Scott Parker, who took over in August 2021.
- 7. Some notable players who have played for Arsenal in recent years include Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Bukayo Saka, and Kieran Tierney. Bournemouth's key players include Dominic Solanke, David Brooks, and Jefferson Lerma.
- 8. Arsenal has won multiple league titles and FA Cups in their history, while Bournemouth has enjoyed success in the lower leagues and won the Football League Trophy in 1984.
- 9. The last time Arsenal and Bournemouth faced each other in the Premier League was in January 2021, with Arsenal winning 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium.
- 10. Overall, Arsenal is considered the favorites in most matchups against Bournemouth due to their history of success and higher level of talent. However, Bournemouth has proven to be a competitive team in recent years and has the ability to cause upsets.