In the latest North London derby, Arsenal displayed their dominance by securing a hard-fought 3-2 victory over arch-rivals Tottenham. Initially storming into a commanding 3-0 lead before halftime, Arsenal faced a moment of tension when a slip-up from goalkeeper David Raya sparked a comeback attempt from Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham side. Despite the pressure, Mikel Arteta’s squad, sitting at the top of the league table with just one loss in their last 15 league matches (13 wins, 1 draw), managed to weather the storm and hold on to their lead.
Arteta shared that he was on edge until the final whistle, crediting his team's resolute defense as a cornerstone of their success this season. Arsenal stands out in Europe with an impressive record of 14 clean sheets in the league, a feat that very few teams in the top-five European leagues have surpassed. Their upcoming challenge at the Emirates Stadium involves facing Bournemouth, a team whom Arsenal has defeated in their last three league encounters, the previous match resulting in a 4-0 victory for the Gunners.
However, Bournemouth is not a team to be underestimated, especially after their recent 3-0 triumph against Brighton which propelled them to a club-record 48 points in the Premier League this season. Positioned comfortably in mid-table, Andoni Iraola’s side aspires to secure a top-half finish, aiming to surpass their own record of 13 wins from the 2018/19 season. Despite their historical struggle against Arsenal, with just one win in their previous 13 league meetings (2 draws, 10 losses), the Cherries are determined to challenge their own limitations and make their mark in this upcoming clash.