'A different story': Chris Sutton makes bold result prediction for Bournemouth v Arsenal clash tomorrow
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Arsenal will be raring to go on their return to Premier League action following the international break, with a trip to Bournemouth on the cards.
The Gunners went into the October break on the back of four consecutive wins in all competitions, and they remain unbeaten this season.
Arsenal, who currently sit third in the Premier League table, are set to take on a Bournemouth side that has suffered from inconsistency so far this season.
The Cherries lost their last game before the international break, falling to a 1-0 loss at Leicester City, and currently sit 13th in the standings.
Chris Sutton has now given his prediction as to how Bournemouth and Arsenal will fare in the 5:30pm kick-off at the Vitality Stadium.
Chris Sutton predicts Arsenal draw at Bournemouth
Sutton, writing on BBC Sport, went for a bold prediction, backing the Cherries to pick up a point in a 1-1 draw against Arsenal.
He has an inkling that it could be a “different story” with regards to the hosts’ chances, and says he wouldn’t be surprised if the Gunners “come unstuck”.
“This is another game I am really looking forward to,” wrote Sutton.
“Arsenal have got a few injury issues to deal with, including Bukayo Saka, who limped off with a hamstring injury during England’s defeat by Greece.
“He is in my Fantasy team so I am hoping he will be fit, and so will all Gunners fans.
“Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli are also injury doubts, while Martin Odegaard is still sidelined.
“But we know that the Gunners can still grind out results even if they are missing some of their best attacking players.
“They have an excellent defence, which is behind this habit they have of always finding a way to get a result, but this time I would not be surprised if they came unstuck.
“Bournemouth always create chances, whoever they play against. The Cherries’ issue has been that they have not always taken those opportunities… but Saturday could be a different story.”
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Bournemouth v Arsenal team news
Bournemouth’s Tyler Adams has been out all season so far following back surgery but is now closing in on a first-team return.
This is also the case for Milos Kerkez, who has trained this week and could be available for Saturday, as reported by Arsenal’s official website.
As for Arsenal, Mikel Arteta has told the Gunners media team that none of Bukayo Saka, Thomas Partey and Gabriel Martinelli suffered serious injuries on international duty.
All three dropped out of their respective national team squads during the break for treatment, but they should be fine to go.
Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber missed games for Germany and the Netherlands with issues, but Havertz could be in contentiona gainst Bournemoiuth.
Ben White has been out for three weeks with a groin problem, while Martin Odegaard, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kieran Tierney remain out.
Finally, goalkeeper Neto is ineligible to play against his parent club.
