Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth, Premier League, 2025-26, Round 32 LIVE: Scores, Updates, News and Free Commentary | Kick-off in London; ARS 0-0 BOU
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Both Arsenal and Bournemouth have been unbeaten for a long now and as the Premier League returns after nearly four weeks, this is going to be a clash of the most skilled defensive lines in the competition this season.
Arsenal has been unbeaten for eight games in the Premier League since their defeat to Manchester United while Bournemouth has been undefeated in the last eleven games in the top flight. Interestingly Bournemouth's last defeat came at the hands of Arsenal when they faced a tough 3-2 defeat against Mikel Arteta's men.
However, Andoni Iraola’s team won against Arsenal back in May 2025 when they last visited Emirates Stadium. But, since then Arsenal only lost one Premier League home game. So, this is surely going to be one of the toughest matches defensive wise.
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Live Updates
13' | Chance for Arsneal
Chance for Arsenal as Gyokeres' cross from the right of the box was going straight to Havertz in the middle for a tap in.
But, Jimenez was there to block the pass at the center of the goal.
12' | Good recovery from Madueke
Bournemouth were building up very well from left to right but it is Madueke, who came running from behind to win the ball back.
9' | Marking at its very best
Bournemouth are so fast and marking so quickly that they nearly have two or three players around Arsenal players whenever they are losing the ball.
Early action!
5' | Nothing has happened so far
Nothing has happened so far in the game as both teams have not been clinical with their passes and distribution.
2' | Evanilson is down
After getting an elbow from Martinelli, Evanilson is down and we have a stoppage.
1' | Kick-off
Bournemouth starts the proceedings.
Arteta speaks before the kick-off
Mikel has spoken to @footballontnt ahead of the game…
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 11, 2026
On setting the tone:
💬 “Early kick-off, right from the beginning, go and set the tempo and the domination that we want throughout the game and go for it.” pic.twitter.com/p6LwRJsQ1O
Getting ready
The Chez are back 💙 pic.twitter.com/yfh69BvBVw
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) April 11, 2026
They have checked in too
Checking in 📍 pic.twitter.com/Pxn8Fy3l2N
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) April 11, 2026
Match mode on!
Match mode: 🔛 pic.twitter.com/h5MOdzwsQ6
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 11, 2026
Lineups | AFC Bournemouth
Starting XI: Petrovic, Truffert, Senesi, Hill, Jimenez, Christie, Scott, Tavernier, Kroupi, Rayan, Evanilson
Substitutes: Mandas, Brooks, Gannon-Doak, Adams, Smith, Diakite, Adli, Unal, Toth
Lineups | Arsenal
Starting XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Zubimendi, Rice, Havertz, Madueke, Martinelli, Gyokeres
Substitutes: Arrizabalaga, Mosquera, Hincapie, Norgaard, Eze, Dowman, Trossard, Salmon, Jesus
Team news: AFC Bournemouth
Matai Akinmboni (Muscle injury), alongside Justin Kluivert and Lewis Cook will miss the game due to injury. Junior Kroupi, Alex Jimenez, Ben Gannon-Doak and Tyler Adams can be back in action as the 22-day gap has allowed them recover from their injuries.
Team news: Arsenal
Mikel Merino remains sidelined due to a long-term injury, while Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber are closer to starting but unlikely to start in this fixture.
Mikel Arteta already confirmed that Ebere Eze will return to action after this evening, out in the last few weeks due to a calf injury.
Top goal scorers in this fixture
| Player | Position | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Declan Rice | Central Midfield | 4 |
| Alexis Sánchez | Second Striker | 3 |
| Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang | Centre-Forward | 3 |
| Mesut Özil | Attacking Midfield | 3 |
| Martin Ødegaard | Attacking Midfield | 3 |
Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth: Last five matches
| Season | Competition | Matchday | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Premier League | 20 | 03/01/2026 | 2:3 |
| 24/25 | Premier League | 35 | 03/05/2025 | 1:2 |
| 24/25 | Premier League | 8 | 19/10/2024 | 2:0 |
| 23/24 | Premier League | 36 | 04/05/2024 | 3:0 |
| 23/24 | Premier League | 7 | 30/09/2023 | 0:4 |
Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth: H2H stats
In 19 matches across competitions, Arsenal and Bournemouth have faced each other 19 times so far. The Gunners have won 14 times, while the Cherries won 3 times. Two matches ended in a draw.
How to watch the match?
Football fans in India can watch the Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth, Premier League clash on JioStar app and website. The match will be televised on Star Sports TV channels.
Match details
Match: Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth, Premier League, 2025-26, Round 32
Date: 11 April, 2026
Time: 5 pm IST
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London