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3 players crucial to an Arsenal win at Bournemouth

By Krish Ajmani

Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium in London on September 24, 2023. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium in London on September 24, 2023. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images) /
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With a Carabao Cup win behind them, Mikel Arteta will already be turning his players’ attention to Bournemouth. Momentum is key, especially with the game against Manchester City looming closer.

Rotation will certainly need to be a factor at the weekend. Injury concerns with Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli, Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka are still in place. Fortunately, certain options have arisen. Several players were impressive against Brentford and starting them again Bournemouth would allow squad members to come back without rushing.

3 players crucial to an Arsenal win at Bournemouth

Here are three players that are crucial in securing an away day win against Bournemouth.

Gabriel could have an unfamiliar centre-back partner on Saturday. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Gabriel could have an unfamiliar centre-back partner on Saturday. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /

1. Gabriel Magalhaes

Deployed alongside Takehiro Tomiyasu on Wednesday, Gabriel Magalhaes was impressive once again. His aerial prowess was on full display against Brentford. His defending continues to help Arsenal win games and his physical profile will remain important in the squad.

The Brazilian boasts pace. He covered the channels well against the Bees, cutting out several dangerous counter-attacks. His physicality will also be needed against Bournemouth. On the ball, he remains comfortable passing out from the back.

When Arsenal need a defender to step up in tough away games with their backs against the wall, Gabriel can always be counted on.

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