This Sunday, in the Transfer Tavern will have their collected eye fixed on the TV as a shaky Arsenal side take on a Bournemouth team who have had a mixed start to their league campaign and it makes for a tasty fixture.
Both Arsene Wenger and Eddie Howe have similar philosophies of how the game should be played and that’s led to both sides playing some beautiful football during their respective spells in charge.
Hence why Wenger felt that south coast was a good place for Jack Wilshere to progress and he’s looked quality for the Cherries this term, though luckily for the Gunners he won’t be able to play.
Nonetheless, the north London giants are set for a tough encounter this Sunday and there are a number of dangerous players in the Cherries’ side.
Should they get things right, however, Le Prof and his men should have no problems keeping up their form and pushing on from their frustrating 2-2 draw in Europe against PSG in mid-week.
With that in mind, Wenger must do these THREE things to ensure that Arsenal beat Bournemouth on Sunday
START OLIVIER GIROUD
Many of our punters are surprised Olivier Giroud is still on the bench.
The French international has been vital when coming on but now he just has to start a game and this would be the perfect place to get going.
The striker would cause all kind of problems for the south coasters’ problematic defence and could be a huge player in an Arsenal victory.
PRESSURE FEDERICI
One of the last times Arsenal faced off against the Aussie keeper was in the FA cup semi-final when he was a Reading keeper.
During that game, he was outstanding and he’s been reliable enough when called on by Bournemouth, though when teams apply pressure on he can make the odd mistake.
Giroud would be the perfect player to fulfil this role.
START THEO WALCOTT
The England international has been superb for the Gunners this season, much to the surprise of many.
The former Southampton man has final been reliable and consistent for the first time since arriving as a young 17-year-old just over a decade ago.
The 27-year-old will add pace against an ageing Bournemouth defence and cause them all kind of problems alongside Mesut Ozil, Giroud and Alexis Sanchez.
