Match Day Bournemouth v Arsenal, Sunday 25 November 13:30

[SALTIRE]

Match chat.

 

[AFCB_Mark]

Hope we can give another good account of ourselves as we did against Man United, but maybe convert more chances?! Arsenal have started very strong before a slightly wobbly last few weeks, perhaps the international break came at the right time for them and they'll be back to full tilt again.

 

[charles george]

I think Arsenal will win this one as Bournemouth plays the same way as Arsenal and to the away team advantage.

 

[AFCB_Mark]

Unlucky not to take the lead, replays show that was onside. And Pawson seemed to take his cue from there really. Was determined to allow Arsenal to foul without ever taking any further action, it was getting comical with Xhaka's foul count.

Need to see Arsenal's opener again, seemed to cannon in off Lerma like a rocket! My eyes were tracking the ball's path across the box, and suddenly it's already hit the back of the net.

We were however a touch fortunate to go in at half time level, after the bright start that went unrewarded, Arsenal deserved the lead. What a finish from King though, beautiful bend on it.

Second half we tired, which has been a common sight recently. Arsenal became more comfortable as our counter attacks became less threatening and we started to run out of ideas.

They deserved the second goal and the tight margin of victory overall. Although we had chances during a late rally. Lerma smashed the post from 30 yards, would have taken the roof off that. Stanislas had a chance you really expect him to score. Then Leno clawed a ricochet right out off the top corner, impressive reactions.

But you cant be second best for such long periods and expect a point. Arsenal will feel they should have created more and put the game to bed earlier though, otherwise they'll get bit on the arse.