Bournemouth vs Arsenal - as it happened: Jordon Ide and Callum Wilson seal Cherries turnaround
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Bournemouth host Arsenal in Sunday’s early kick-off – but the build-up to the match has been dominated by Alexis Sanchez.
The forward has not travelled with his team-mates to the south coast and is likely to complete a move to Manchester United in the coming hours, with City set to miss out on their man at the final hurdle.
Arsenal will still be expected to beat Bournemouth even without him in their starting XI and a win for the Gunners will take them a point behind north London rivals Tottenham. Bournemouth are meanwhile hoping to climb as high as 13th with a win.
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Bournemouth vs Arsenal team news
Bournemouth starting XI: Begovic; Francis, Ake, S Cook; Smith, Gosling, L Cook, Daniels; Fraser, Ibe, Wilson
Subs: Boruc, Simpson, Surman, Arter, Pugh, Mousset, Afobe
Arsenal starting XI: Cech; Chambers, Mustafi, Holding; Bellerin, Wilshere, Xhaka, Maitland-Niles; Iwobi, Welbeck, Lacazette
Subs: Ospina, Kolasinac, Mertesacker, Elneny, Ramsey, Walcott, Nketiah
Wenger explains Sanchez's omission
Alexis Sanchez has been left out of the Arsenal squad for today's match and Arsene Wenger has explained why.
"His situation is not completely decided one way or the other so I left him at home," Wenger told Sky Sports.
"Don't read too much into it because even I don't know which way it will go."
The Chile international has been linked with a January switch to either Manchester United or Manchester City.
Alexis Sanchez has been linked with a move away from Arsenal this month
Bournemouth vs Arsenal - last five meetings
- Arsenal 3-0 Bournemouth, September 2017 (Premier League)
- Bournemouth 3-3 Arsenal, January 2017 (Premier League)
- Arsenal 3-1 Bournemouth, November 2016 (Premier League)
- Bournemouth 0-2 Arsenal, February 2016 (Premier League)
- Arsenal 2-0 Bournemouth, December 2015 (Premier League)
Arsenal produced a late fightback to draw 3-3 with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium last January
Fans arrive at the Vitality Stadium ahead of kick-off at 1.30pm
Jamie Redknapp reckons Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson will cause Arsenal big problems today.
"They've gone attacking. Callum Wilson is the one that could be the difference," Redknapp told Sky Sports a few moments ago.
"Arsenal defended really well against Chelsea but he's a really good player that always wants to get on the end of things.
"He's dangerous, he's quick and he's the man that you feel the goals will come by today."
Will this man keep a 159th Premier League clean sheet today?
Wilshere: I want to be Arsenal skipper
Jack Wilshere has revealed he dreams of becoming Arsenal's permanent captain.
Asked about his desire to return to the England set-up after a lengthy spell in the international wilderness, he said: "At the moment I'm focusing on Arsenal.
"If I start to think about it I want to play for England, I'm a proud Englishman.
"I want to be Arsenal captain. I really enjoyed it the other night, it was a special feeling. I've never really stopped dreaming about that."
Quotes from Sky Sports
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