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"This is going to be a stink sesh", "Going to be hideous" - Fans unhappy with Arsenal duo's inclusion in XI for Bournemouth clash

Mikel Arteta weighs fitness concerns over Gabriel and Jurrien Timber starting again after showing fatigue in Arsenal's previous match, with squad rotation key ahead of Liverpool game.

  • On Saturday, January 3, 2026, Arsenal travel to Bournemouth for a 5.30pm GMT kick-off at the Vitality Stadium, with Gabriel and Jurrien Timber raising selection questions after late substitutions.
  • After the 4-1 win over Aston Villa, Gabriel was replaced in the second half on Tuesday and both he and Jurrien Timber tired late, raising rotation concerns before Liverpool's home match.
  • Predicted line-ups vary, with one including Raya and a 4-3-3 containing Jesus and Trossard, while Ben White may start at right-back to protect Timber and Trossard’s form threatens Martinelli’s spot.
  • A win would lift Arsenal to a six-point advantage at the top, but Mikel Arteta is unlikely to risk players given the looming Liverpool fixture and the tight trip to Vitality Stadium.
  • With Mosquera and Calafiori ruled out, Arteta may lean on squad depth as Declan Rice returned to training on Friday, while Bournemouth added Fraser Forster to their bench.
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English football doesn't stop and Premier League Date 20 arrives, where Bournemouth receives Arsenal.The locals come from registering a tie to 2 against Chelsea in the previous day, which was played at the end of the year.On the other hand, Arsenal rose by 4-1 against Aston Villa and keeps leading the table of positions.When Bournemouth plays vs. ArsenalThe match of Bournemouth against Arsenal is this Saturday, January 3, at 2:30 p.m. in Chile.F…

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