<\/a><\/p>\n Arsenal<\/a> take on Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium this lunchtime looking for a win to move 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League<\/a> table.<\/p>\n The Gunners come into the fixture holding a nine point lead over Manchester City<\/a> having played a game more than their closest rivals. With City not playing away to Chelsea<\/a> until Sunday, Arsenal have the chance to extend their lead to 12 and put the pressure on Pep Guardiola\u2019s men.<\/p>\n Mikel Arteta<\/a> has made three changes from the side that beat Sporting Lisbon 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League<\/a> quarter-final tie on Tuesday night. Riccardo Calafiori is ruled out so Myles Lewis-Skelly comes in at left-back.<\/p>\n David Raya was the hero in midweek and the Spaniard once again starts between the sticks today. William Saliba<\/a> partners Gabriel Magalhaes in the middle of Arsenal\u2019s defence while Ben White continues at right-back in the absence of Jurrien Timber.<\/p>\n Martin Zubimendi anchors the midfield yet again for the Gunners while Declan Rice<\/a> captains the side this afternoon. Martin Odegaard is ruled out after picking up a knock in midweek so Kai Havertz<\/a> comes in to the attacking midfield role.<\/p>\n![\"Rememore](\"https:\/\/football-talk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/FootballTalk_New_Chapter-rememore.png\")
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