Rice Set to Return Against Bournemouth
Declan Rice is set to return to the midfield for Arsenal’s away match against Bournemouth. He missed the recent victory over Aston Villa due to a knee injury. Rice will be joined in midfield by Martin Zubimendi and Martin Odegaard.
Team Changes for Arsenal’s Match
Mikel Merino will sit on the bench as Rice resumes his position. Arsenal also made two changes in their attacking lineup. Noni Madueke will start on the right wing, while Gabriel Martinelli will occupy the left. This means Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard will be substitutes for this match.
Unchanged Defense
The defensive lineup for Arsenal remains consistent. David Raya will protect the goal, supported by Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel, and Piero Hincapie. Viktor Gyokeres will lead the attack as the team’s striker for this match.
Bournemouth’s Lineup and Key Player
Bournemouth is coming into this game unchanged from their recent 2-2 draw with Chelsea. The team’s top scorer, Antoine Semenyo, remains a focal point, having netted nine goals this season. His future is uncertain, with rumors of a potential January transfer swirling.
Match Lineups
- Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie, Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard, Madueke, Martinelli, Gyokeres
- Substitutes: Arrizabalaga, White, Lewis-Skelly, Norgaard, Merino, Eze, Saka, Trossard, Jesus
- Bournemouth: Petrovic, Senesi, Jimenez, Hill, Truffert, Scott, Kluivert, Semenyo, Brooks, Tavernier, Evanilson
- Substitutes: Forster, Cook, Soler, Smith, Diakite, Adli, Kroupi, Unal, Rees-Dottin
This encounter marks an exciting opportunity for Arsenal as they look to capitalize on key players returning to form against a competitive Bournemouth side.
