Premier League Showdown: Bournemouth vs. Arsenal - Key Player Availability and Tactical Implications Shaping the Contest

Arsenal's defensive midfielder, Declan Rice (18 appearances, 2 goals, 3 assists), missed the last league match due to injury, and his availability for this game is uncertain. Manager Mikel Arteta stated that a decision would be made after the next day's training session, with Rice's chances of playing still at 50/50. Apart from Rice, Jurrien Timber (16 appearances, 1 goal, 2 assists) and Lino Sousa (10 appearances) are also injured, with only Timber being a first-team player. Bournemouth's star player, Antoine Semenyo (18 appearances, 9 goals, 3 assists), is reportedly close to a transfer to Manchester City, raising questions about his participation in this match. After the match against Chelsea on December 30th, Semenyo expressed his desire to move to Manchester City, and the club had essentially agreed terms with Manchester City on New Year's Eve, with only the details remaining to be finalised. Semenyo completed his medical at Manchester City this week, although manager Andoni Iraola hopes Semenyo will continue to play in the next two home games. However, the player's desire to play is not high, and even if he is forced to play, his fighting spirit may be insufficient. The recommendation for this match is Arsenal - 1.