Predicted Bournemouth XI to face Arsenal in the Premier League
Bournemouth will travel to the Emirates to face Arsenal in a Premier League fixture on Wednesday.
The Cherries have dropped down to tenth on the table after going through a winless February. Their last victory was over Chelsea at the Vitality Stadium on the final day of January.
Arsenal, Bournemouth’s opponents, are now back in the top four now having leapfrogged Manchester United on Sunday.
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In total Bournemouth have seven players out of contention for the Arsenal clash.
Steve Cook has a groin problem, while David Brooks is sidelined until early March. Callum Wilson and Junior Stanislas are still out as well.
Meanwhile, Jefferson Lerma begins a two-match ban for Bournemouth after receiving his 10th caution of the season last weekend against Wolves.
Probable Bournemouth XI
Formation: 3-5-2
Manager: Eddie Howe
Artur Boruc (GK)
Boruc has been preferred ahead of Begovic in goal for the last few games. The veteran goalkeeper will start against Arsenal as well.
Nathaniel Clyne (RWB)
Clyne has slotted seamlessly into the Bournemouth XI. He will start at right wing-back on Wednesday.
Chris Mepham (RCB)
Mepham endured a tough afternoon against Wolves last weekend. He could be in for another big test at the Emirates.
Nathan Ake (CB)
Ake has been a consistent performer for the Cherries throughout the season. He is set to retain his place in the team.
Charlie Daniels (LCB)
If Bournemouth reverts to a back-three system against the Gunners, Howe will look to involve the experienced Charlie Daniels.
Adam Smith (LWB)
The versatile Smith will be given the license to bomb forward and contribute as much as he can to the team’s attacks.
Dan Gosling (CM)
Gosling is a tenacious midfielder who will be tasked with protecting the backline on Wednesday.
Andrew Surman (CM)
With Lerma suspended, Surman will likely be the player to come into the starting XI.
Ryan Fraser (CAM)
Pacey, agile and creative, Fraser will look to create problems for the Arsenal defenders with his off the ball movement.
Joshua King (LS)
Fast and physical, King will look to get on the score sheet against the Gunners. The Norwegian will look to make himself a pest for the Arsenal defenders.
Dominic Solanke (RS)
Solanke will look to find a way past the Arsenal backline and score to guide Bournemouth to all three points.
