2019/20
Matchweek 8
All times shown are your local time
Sun 6 Oct 2019
Kick Off:
Emirates Stadium, London
Att: 60,326
Ref: Martin Atkinson

WHO'S GOING TO BE YOUR

MAN OF THE MATCH?

Match summary

David Luiz's first-half header handed Arsenal a 1-0 win over AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners struck on nine minutes when David Luiz met Nicolas Pepe's corner to score his first goal for the club.

Arsenal had chances to extend their lead with Bukayo Saka's low shot saved and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hitting a post late on.

AFC Bournemouth were brighter after the introductions of Ryan Fraser and Arnaut Danjuma, but could not find a way past Bernd Leno.

Arsenal are unbeaten in five Premier League matches and move up to third on 15 points.

AFC Bournemouth drop to 10th with 11 points.

See: Arsenal report | AFC Bournemouth report

Next fixtures

Arsenal: 21 Oct v Sheffield United (A)
AFC Bournemouth: 19 Oct v Norwich City (H)

Match officials 

Referee: Martin Atkinson. Assistants: Adam Nunn, Constantine Hatzidakis. Fourth official: Peter Bankes. VAR: Anthony Taylor. Assistant VAR: Andy Halliday.

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Match officials

Referee: Martin Atkinson

Assistants: Adam Nunn, Constantine Hatzidakis

Fourth Official: Peter Bankes

VAR: Anthony Taylor

Assistant VAR: Andy Halliday

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      Season So Far

      Arsenal
       
      Bournemouth

      Top Player Stats

        Head-to-Head

        Arsenal
        Total Wins
        10
        Home
        6
        Away
        4
        Bournemouth
        Total Wins
        1
        Home
        1
        Away
        0

        Played

        13

        Draws 2

        Recent Meetings