MIKEL ARTETA gets his Arsenal reign underway with a trip to Bournemouth.
The Spaniard completed his move to the Gunners in what is his first senior managerial job.
Mikel Arteta will take charge for the first time for Arsenal, after becoming Unai Emery’s permanent replacementCredit: PA:Press Association
Yet, he faces a tough task to turn around the fortunes at Arsenal, with the North Londoners sitting in 11th.
They will be hoping for just their second Premier League win in 11 matches – having only won once sitting beating the Cherries in October.
What time does Bournemouth vs Arsenal kick off?
This Premier League encounter will take place on Boxing Day – Thursday, December 26.
It will kick off at 3pm.
The match will be held at Vitality Stadium.
What TV channel is it on and can I live stream it for FREE?
Bournemouth vs Arsenal will be shown live on Amazon Prime.
This will not be available through your TV – unless you have a Smart TV.
You can live stream it through all other devices for £7.99 a month.
Alternatively, new customers can get a 30-day FREE trial through Amazon.
What is the team news?
Mikel Arteta will likely select Bukayo Saka to play at left-back with Sead Kolasinac and Kieran Tierney both injured.
There are more defensive concerns for the Spaniard, with Rob Holding out until next year, while Hector Bellerin will be a huge doubt against Bournemouth.
Dani Ceballos is also expected to miss out – but Mesut Ozil could rest after missing the Everton draw with a foot problem.
Meanwhile, the Cherries have an even longer absentee list, with Steve Cook, Nathan Ake, David Brooks and Charlie Daniels all injured and missing the clash.
Diego Rico will also be unavailable through suspension, while there are doubts over Adam Smith, Harry Smith, Lloyd Kelly and Arnaut Danjuma Groeneveld.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
