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Attendance: 10,234
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Premier League | Gameweek 19
Dec 26, 2019 at 3pm UK
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1-1
Reaction
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Arteta praises Ozil for "incredible attitude"
The creative German was used sparingly under former Gunners boss Unai Emery.Dec 27, 14:57
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Arsenal boss Arteta talks up side's 'attitude, character and passion'
The Gunners drew against Bournemouth in his first game in charge.Dec 27, 14:23
Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal were "better than expected" in Bournemouth draw
The Gunners fought back to secure a point in the former midfielder's first game in charge.Dec 26, 19:25
The Match
Match Report
The Gunners had to come from behind.
Team News
Mesut Ozil could feature for the Gunners
Preview
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of the Premier League fixture between Bournemouth and Arsenal on Boxing Day.
Predicted Lineups
Ahead of the Boxing Day clash in the Premier League between Bournemouth and Arsenal, Sports Mole looks at how the visitors could line up on the south coast.
Injuries & Suspensions
Sports Mole rounds up Arsenal's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Mikel Arteta's first game in charge - a Boxing Day trip to Bournemouth.
Build-up
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Howe plays down value of experience
Bournemouth's 11-year managerial veteran goes up against Arsenal's rookie boss Mikel Arteta on Boxing Day.Dec 24, 17:32
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How Arsenal could line up against Bournemouth
Ahead of the Boxing Day clash in the Premier League between Bournemouth and Arsenal, Sports Mole looks at how the visitors could line up on the south coast.Dec 24, 17:00
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Mikel Arteta encouraged by what he has seen at Arsenal so far
The 37-year-old Spaniard joined Arsenal as their new head coach last Friday.Dec 24, 09:26
Arsenal team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Bournemouth
Sports Mole rounds up Arsenal's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Mikel Arteta's first game in charge - a Boxing Day trip to Bournemouth.Dec 23, 17:35
Eddie Howe calls for Bournemouth to entertain fans against Arsenal
The Cherries have lost six of their last seven Premier League matches,Dec 23, 12:35
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