This Saturday, May 4th, the Gunners will host Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium for the 36th match day of the Premier League. The Londoners, who are fighting for the title, are the clear favorites for this match, yet Andoni Iraola’s team is known for playing dynamic games.
The Gunnerβs Title Race
Arsenal is in the thick of the title race, currently topping the league table with a slender one-point advantage over Manchester City, who have a game in hand. To keep their championship hopes alive, Mikel Arteta’s side must win their remaining three matches and hope for a Manchester Cityβs slip-up.
Bournemouth in Top FormΒ
Bournemouth, while not the most formidable opponent, is not to be underestimated. The team is currently 10th in the league, just one point away from the 8th spot. Recently, they have lost only two of their last ten league matches, claiming victory in six.
Head-to-Head (last 5 games)
Arsenal: 4 wins
Bournemouth: 0 wins
Draws: 1
Player to watch: Antoine Semenyo
Bournemouth’s standout player, Dominic Solanke, is contending for the title of the Premier League’s top striker alongside Erling Haaland. However, his partner, the Ghanaian Antoine Semenyo, has also been highly valuable.Β
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This season in the Premier League, Semenyo has played 30 matches, scored 8 goals, and provided 2 assists. His performances are a crucial factor that could enable Bournemouth to deliver a strong match and disrupt Arsenal’s trophy chase.
Betting tips
1xbet offers odds of 6.5 that Antoine Semenyo will find the back of the net against Arsenal.Β