Arsenal travel to Bournemouth chasing another victory, with goals expected and last season’s double defeat providing extra motivation for the league leaders.

Premier League leaders Arsenal begin the new year on the road as they travel to the Vitality Stadium to face a Bournemouth side searching for form.

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Mikel Arteta’s men arrive with momentum after a commanding midweek win over Aston Villa, extending their winning run and underlining their attacking consistency away from home.

Bournemouth, meanwhile, have slid into the bottom half and remain without a win in their last 10 matches, though they have continued to find goals and showed resilience in a draw with Chelsea.

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That attacking intent keeps them competitive, even as defensive issues persist.

History adds intrigue. Bournemouth completed a rare league double over Arsenal last season, a result still fresh in the memory. Arsenal, top of the table and free-scoring, will see this as a chance to reassert control and settle unfinished business as the title race resumes.
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