Premier League leaders Arsenal begin the new year on the road as they travel to the Vitality Stadium to face a Bournemouth side searching for form.
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Mikel Arteta’s men arrive with momentum after a commanding midweek win over Aston Villa, extending their winning run and underlining their attacking consistency away from home.
Bournemouth, meanwhile, have slid into the bottom half and remain without a win in their last 10 matches, though they have continued to find goals and showed resilience in a draw with Chelsea.
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That attacking intent keeps them competitive, even as defensive issues persist.
History adds intrigue. Bournemouth completed a rare league double over Arsenal last season, a result still fresh in the memory. Arsenal, top of the table and free-scoring, will see this as a chance to reassert control and settle unfinished business as the title race resumes.
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