Arsenal return to Premier League action against Bournemouth knowing they can stretch their lead at the top of the table to 12 points with a victory before Manchester City go to Chelsea tomorrow.Mikel Arteta’s side have lost the Carabao Cup final and crashed out of the FA Cup since their last Premier League fixture a month ago, but the title race has finally entered the run-in with the Gunners just seven games away from a first title since 2004.A trip to Pep Guardiola’s side, who beat Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final, looms large next week and Arteta’s team will be determined to take as healthy an advantage as possible to the Etihad for a potential title decider.Bournemouth, though, could be an awkward opponent, with Andoni Iraola’s side beating Arsenal at the Emirates last season. The Cherries also remain in the hunt for what would be a historic European football qualification.Follow updates from Bournemouth v Arsenal, below
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