Arsenal travel to face Bournemouth on Tuesday evening looking to build on back to back victories.
Bournemouth thrashed a woeful Swansea City side 3-0 on New Years Eve, with Benik Afobe opening the scoring.
Further strikes from Ryan Fraser and Joshua King completed an easy win for the visitors.
Arsenal were too strong for Crystal Palace on the opening day of 2017, winning 2-0 at the Emirates.
A stunning opener from Olivier Giroud was doubled by Alex Iwobi as the Gunners moved third in the table.
The meeting earlier in the season saw Arsenal win 3-1 at the Emirates, with Alexis Sanchez scoring twice.
Enhanced match odds
Arsenal to beat Bournemouth: 6/1 with Betfair*
Arsenal to beat Bournemouth: 6/1 with Paddy Power*
Premier League form: Bournemouth W2 D0 L3; Arsenal W3 D0 L2
Premier League top scorers
Bournemouth – Callum Wilson 5 goals
Arsenal – Alexis Sanchez 12 goals
Team news
Jack Wilshere is ineligible to face his parent club and will miss out here for Bournemouth.
Jordan Ibe has struggled since moving to the club and is likely to be on the bench here.
Mesut Ozil missed the win over Crystal palace and is a major doubt once again.
Santi Cazorla remains out injured, meaning two of Francis Coqulein, Mohammed Elneny and Granit Xhaka will start.
Expected starting XI’s
Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Boruc; Francis, Cook, Ake, Daniels; Surman, Arter; Smith, King, Stanislas; Wilson
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Cech; Bellerin, Mustafi, Koscielny, Gibbs; Coquelin, Elneny; Chamberlain, Iwobi, Sanchez; Giroud
Predictions
Result: Arsenal (6/1 with Paddy Power)*
Correct Score: 1-2 (8/1 with Bet Victor)
Anytime Goalscorer: Alexis Sanchez (13/11 with 888 Sport)
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