Arsenal will be facing the challenge of Eddie Howe’s Bournemouth on Sunday 27th November at the Emirates in a crucial game where the hosts need to get all the three points. The Gunners have drawn their last two games in the league which has seen them drop down to the 4th spot, three points adrift of league leaders Chelsea.
Bournemouth, on the other hand, grabbed a vital win in their last game after losing the previous two. The Cherries have done quite well this season and they remain in the 10th spot. They have proved already that they are no pushovers and will provide a tough challenge. Let’s take a look at some of the key battles which will influence the outcome of the match.
Junior Stanislas Vs Nacho Monreal
Bournemouth’s best player of the season so far has been their 26-year old attacking midfielder Stanislas who has scored 3 and assisted another three for his team from the 7 games he has played. Stanislas has been extremely effective playing on the right-hand channel and Eddie Howe will hope for him to make a similar impact against Arsenal.
For the hosts, the man to make sure that Stanislas is nullified will be the ever dependable Nacho Monreal. The Spaniard has made the most number of interceptions per game for his team as he makes full use of his excellent reading of the situation to neutralise any move before it turns dangerous.
The battle of the Arsenal left back with the Bournemouth right attacking midfielder would thus be one of the most important clashes of the tie.
