Occupying the lunchtime slot in this Saturday's Premier League action, Arsenal welcome Bournemouth to the Emirates Stadium just over a year on from their pulsating 3-2 comeback success over the Cherries.
Mikel Arteta's men appropriately bested North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur by the same scoreline on Sunday afternoon, although they were the ones who had to stave off a Spurs fightback after entering the half-time break with a 3-0 lead.
By earning the bragging rights over their bitter adversaries, the Gunners remain one point clear at the top of the division, but Manchester City still have a game in hand and therefore remain in control of the title race.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up Arsenal's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their showdown with Bournemouth, who strolled to a 3-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at the weekend.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Fitness
Possible return date: May 4 (vs. Bournemouth)
Now fully healed following his devastating ACL injury, Jurrien Timber has played two matches for the Under-21s without suffering a setback, and he is now set to make his first-team comeback on Saturday lunchtime.
ARSENAL'S SUSPENSION LIST
Arsenal have no players suspended for this match.
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