Arsenal started 2017 with a bang as they eased past Crystal Palace and in some style! January could be a promising month for the Gunners as they have relatively easier games if compared to the other title contenders in the league.
The Gunners next face Bournemouth away tomorrow and considering that Premier League leaders Chelsea would be facing Tottenham Hotspur the next day, Wenger knows his team cannot afford to drop points.
A closer look at Arsenal’s previous record indicates they are the favourites to win the tie against the Cherries. Arsenal have won all four their previous meeting with Bournemouth in all competitions, where they have scored 10 goals and conceding just one in the process.
In fact, Callum Wilson’s penalty in their last visit to Emirates was the Bournemouth’s first ever competitive goal against Arsenal.
Predicted 4-2-3-1 Arsenal Lineup Vs Bournemouth
Defence
Petr Cech is enjoying a string of clean sheets in the last few matches and will expect to add more to his tally when he takes his position under the bar at Vitality Stadium.
Hector Bellerin and Nacho Monreal is expected to start on their respective flanks. Kieran Gibbs left the ground injured against West Brom and couldn’t recuperate in time for the Palace game.
Laurent Koscielny and Shkodran Mustafi is expected to start in the central defensive position. Gabriel has been really effective in the last two matches, but Wenger is expected to rotate his squad to keep his players fit for the FA Cup clash.
