The Premier League clash between Arsenal and Bournemouth on April 11, 2026, at the Emirates Stadium is set to be a thrilling encounter. Arsenal, sitting at the top of the league table, has been in impressive form with recent victories against teams like Bayer Leverkusen and Everton.
Bournemouth, although positioned 13th, is known for giving tough competition, as seen in their previous matches against top-tier teams. Fans should be excited as both teams have a history of close encounters, making this a match not to be missed.
Arsenal – Bournemouth: When and Where?
- City: London
- Stadium: Emirates Stadium
- Date: 11 April 2026
- Hour: 13:30 SAST (11:30 BST)
The match will take place at the iconic Emirates Stadium in London. Scheduled for April 11, 2026, kick-off is at 13:30 South African Standard Time. Fans in South Africa can tune in to catch the action live during this prime afternoon slot.
Emirates Stadium
English Premier League
April 11, 2026
1:30 pm
Arsenal – Bournemouth: On Which TV Channel?
- Channel: SuperSport
- Broadcast time: 13:30 SAST
In South Africa, the match between Arsenal and Bournemouth will be broadcast live on SuperSport. The coverage starts at 13:30 SAST, available through DStv and the Showmax streaming service. Given that broadcast schedules can change, it is recommended to verify the details closer to the match date by visiting Live Soccer TV.
Arsenal – Bournemouth: Predicted Lineups
This Premier League fixture is crucial for both Arsenal and Bournemouth. Arsenal aims to maintain their lead at the top of the table, while Bournemouth seeks to climb higher in the standings. The recent form of Arsenal, despite some injury setbacks, showcases their depth and resilience, making this match an exciting prospect.
| 3Cristhian Mosquera |
| 5Piero Hincapie |
| 9Gabriel Jesus |
| 10Eberechi Eze |
| 13Kepa Arrizabalaga |
| 16Christian Nørgaard |
| 19Leandro Trossard |
| 56Max Dowman |
| 89Marli Salmon |
| 7David Brooks |
| 11Ben Doak |
| 12Tyler Adams |
| 15Adam Smith |
| 18Bafode Diakite |
| 21Amine Adli |
| 26Enes Unal |
| 27Alex Tóth |
| 29Christos Mandas |
Arsenal Predicted Lineup & Injuries and Suspensions
Arsenal is expected to field a strong lineup with Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal, supported by a solid defensive line including Ben White and Gabriel Magalhães. In the midfield, Martin Zubimendi and Declan Rice are likely to control the game, with Kai Havertz playing an attacking role. However, the team faces injury concerns with key players like Mikel Merino and Bukayo Saka potentially unavailable.
- Arsenal predicted lineup: Goalkeeper – Kepa Arrizabalaga; Defender – Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, Riccardo Calafiori; Midfielder – Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Kai Havertz; Forward – Noni Madueke, Gabriel Martinelli, Viktor Gyokeres
- Arsenal injuries and suspensions: Mikel Merino, Jurrien Timber, Piero Hincapie, Bukayo Saka, Martin Oedegaard
Bournemouth Predicted Lineup & Injuries and Suspensions
Bournemouth will likely start with Djordje Petrovic in goal, supported by Alex Jimenez and Marcos Senesi in defence. The midfield, featuring Alex Scott and Ryan Christie, will be crucial against Arsenal’s attacking threat. Injuries to players like Justin Kluivert and Lewis Cook might impact their tactical setup.
- Bournemouth predicted lineup: Goalkeeper – Djordje Petrovic; Defender – Alex Jimenez, James Hill, Marcos Senesi, Adrien Truffert; Midfielder – Alex Scott, Ryan Christie, Marcus Tavernier; Forward – Rayan Vitor, Amine Adli, Evanilson
- Bournemouth injuries and suspensions: Matai Akinmboni, Justin Kluivert, Julio Soler, Lewis Cook, Tyler Adams
Fans can expect a competitive match with both teams eager to secure three points.
 Mikel Merino foot-injury Late May 2026 |
Jurrien Timber muscle-injury Mid May 2026 |
Kai Havertz knock-injury Mid May 2026 |
 Martin Oedegaard physical-discomfort Doubtful |
Matai Akinmboni lack-of-fitness Doubtful |
Justin Kluivert knee-surgery Doubtful |
Julio Soler muscle-injury Doubtful |
Lewis Cook hamstring-injury Doubtful |
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