Premier League 26/27 – Arsenal « Vital Football
The 2026/27 Premier League campaign is right around the corner. Arsenal are aiming to defend their title, with Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea all trying to take it.
For AFC Bournemouth, it’s a season like no other. Andoni Iraola has left the Cherries and taken over at Liverpool, whilst Marco Rose is entering his first season in English management, bringing his experience of European football to the south coast.
For the first time in 127 years of football, the Cherries will enjoy a European campaign, entering the UEFA Europa League. That draw will take place in August, so first up, plan your calendars around the domestic campaign.
When do AFC Bournemouth meet Arsenal?
Arsenal v AFC Bournemouth – Saturday 12th December 2026*
AFC Bournemouth v Arsenal – Saturday 24th April 2027*
How far do the Dean Court faithful have to travel?
Distance to the 60,704-capacity Emirates Stadium from Dean Court? 116 miles via M3 and M25.
What happened last time out?
On 11th April 2026, Arsenal and AFC Bournemouth met for the 20th time. Arsenal dominating the head-to-head record, although the Cherries had won two of the last three encounters.
This meeting at The Emirates, was seen as a key fixture for Arsenal as they chased their first Premier League title in 20 years.
However, their title run took a blow as goals from Eli Junior Kroupi and Alex Scott took the points and pushed the Cherries European qualification hopes forward, extended the unbeaten run at this stage to 12 games.
Head-to-Head Record
| Games won: | 4 |
| Games drawn: | 2 |
| Games lost: | 14 |
Has anything changed at Arsenal?
Mikel Arteta will remain as head coach with Norwegian international Martin Ødegaard as captain.
Arsenal have made two new signings to-date with the additions of Illan Meslier and Piero Hincapie.
Jakub Kiwior and Karl Hein have left the club for Porto and Werder Bremen respectively.
Transfermarkt value comparison (as of 13th July 2026)
AFC Bournemouth – €550.38m
Arsenal – €1.31bn
Prediction for Arsenal this season?
Having finally knocked the “second again Ole Ole” chants on the head, Arsenal will be looking to try and go back-to-back and win the Premier League title again in 2026/27.
If they were to achieve that, it would be the first time Arsenal have successfully defended the top flight title since the 1930’s.
* Fixtures are subject to change due to broadcast selection from Sky Sports and TNT Sport.
European fixtures in the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League can also see many games moved to the Sunday 2pm slot.
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