Arsenal look to have rediscovered their best form ahead of their clash with Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday.
After dropping out of first place in the Premier League for the first time since November last month, Arsenal have bounced back from a tough run of results with emphatic performances in recent weeks. Most recently, goals from Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and a Gabriel Martinelli brace secured a 4-0 win over Everton to send the Gunners five points clear at the top of the table.
Thomas Partey made a second consecutive appearance from the bench against Everton after his return from injury, and the midfielder could potentially return to the starting XI on Saturday. The first meeting between Arsenal and Bournemouth this season ended in a 3-0 win for the Gunners, with Odegaard scoring twice.
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So, could Arsenal continue their winning run in the Premier League on Saturday? We simulated the game to find out.
We simulated Arsenal vs Bournemouth to get a score prediction
To complete this simulation, we used FIFA 23 and updated the squads with the latest injuries and suspensions.
We predict that Arsenal could set up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their line-up as follows: Ramsdale; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Partey, Odegaard, Xhaka; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli.
We predict that the Cherries could line up in a 5-4-1 formation, with their line-up as follows: Neto; Smith, Mepham, Stephens, Sensei, Zemura; Ouattara, Lerma, Billing, Traore; Solanke.
Arsenal were frustrated by Bournemouth in the first half at the Emirates, with the visitors' setup stopping the Gunners from creating many chances. As the game went on at 0-0, the visitors started to open up a bit as they also searched for a goal, and this suited Arsenal who came closest 63 minutes in.
A fluid passing move saw Arsenal break forward in numbers, with a smart flick from Odeaggard finding Trossard just outside the box. After skipping past his marker the Belgian took aim, but his shot was drilled just wide of the post as the Gunners continued their search for an equaliser.
Despite rarely seeing a major chance fall their way, the Cherries came close after 73 minutes when Dominic Solanke tried his luck from 25 yards, but his shot rattled the bar — a huge let-off for the Gunners. Arsenal started to get more desperate as they searched for the opener, and they finally found it in the 81st minute through Martinelli.
Odegaard was at the heart of the move, with the Norwegian duping two men in midfield before finding Martinelli just inside the box. The Brazilian fired across goal and into the bottom corner to claim a huge victory for Arteta's side.
FIFA 23 predicted final score: Arsenal 1-0 Bournemouth
FIFA 23 predicts that Arsenal could edge their way past Bournemouth on Saturday, winning 1-0 in the simulation. The Cherries proved a tough test for the Gunners, but the threat of Martinelli and Trossard down the left was the key to breaking through a blunt Bournemouth backline.
What do you think the final score will be? Let us know in the comments!
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