What makes a giant football club? History, legacy, fans, results, trophies… A little bit of everything. Arsenal have already been recognized as one of the greatest teams in the history of the most important secondary thing in the world, but today, the Gunners could additionally emphasize that status as they could record the 2,000th victory in the English top-flight league, becoming only the second side to achieve it after Liverpool.Arteta’s big ‘what if?’ – the Basque reflects on international career and embracing EnglandDefinitely a further motive for Mikel Arteta and his boys. Still, they may not need the better motivation than the fact that they are title contenders, only a point behind the leading Reds. Regarding his squad, the past period was not easy for the Spanish tactician as numerous injury issues decimated his crew.Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka’s condition and readiness are still vague, while captain Martin Odegaard will miss yet another duel. Thomas Partey should be in the mix for the starting lineup, which cannot be said for Gabriel Martinelli and Ben White. Still, nothing is certain until Arteta announces the XI.⏪ Last time out against Bournemouth in the Premier League…The Gunners put on a show at Emirates Stadium 🤩 pic.twitter.com/k8gJyuNJx9— Arsenal (@Arsenal) October 19, 2024 The tradition undoubtedly favours the Gunners. Out of 15 matches, Arsenal won 12, two times the rivals were levelled, while Bournemouth noted their first and only triumph nearly nine years ago. Last season, Arsenal thrashed the Cherries on both ocassions, with a combined score of 7-0 and the north London club’s fans expect nothing less today (19.30).ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 8Saturday14:30: (1.52) Tottenham (4.70) West Ham (5.50)17:00: (2.45) Fulham (3.40) Aston Villa (2.85)17:00: (2.45) Ipswich (3.50) Everton (3.05)17:00: (1.75) Man.Utd. (3.80) Brentford (4.60)17:00: (2.00) Newcastle (3.50) Brighton (3.70)17:00: (2.40) Southampton (3.55) Leicester (3.05)19:30: (5.30) Bournemouth (3.60) Arsenal (1.70)Sunday16:00: (8.00) Wolverhampton (5.30) Man.City (1.35)18:30: (1.70) Liverpool (4.10) Chelsea (5.20)Monday22:00: (2.30) Nott.Forest (3.30) Crystal Palace (3.20)***odds are subject to change***
