Arsenal vs Bournemouth

Arsenal host Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday 12 December 2026, in a fixture that's become surprisingly tricky for the champions in recent seasons. Despite winning the Premier League title last term, Arsenal were beaten 2-1 by Bournemouth at the Emirates in April 2026 — the Cherries' first-ever away win against the Gunners at the time it originally happened in 2024/25, before repeating the trick.

Andoni Iraola has since left Bournemouth to take charge of Liverpool, so this will be a first look at the Cherries under new management as they visit the reigning champions. Arsenal will be out for revenge against a side that's proven one of their most awkward opponents of the past two seasons, despite a strongly favourable overall head-to-head record.