Two second-half strikes from Declan Rice helped Arsenal clinch a crucial 3–2 victory over Bournemouth to move further clear at the Premier League’s summit.

Arsenal are also keeping an eye on several Real Madrid stars. On the other front, Saudi Arabia are making their move. The Saudi Pro League want Rodrygo as their next marquee signing and are ready to spend big to lure the Real Madrid star.

Premier League leaders Arsenal hammered Aston Villa 4-1 to secure a statement win on Tuesday as they closed out 2025 in style.

Bournemouth have lost 12 of their 13 Premier League games against sides starting the day at the top of the table. The exception is a 2-1 home win over Manchester City in November 2024. Having started the campaign very well, Bournemouth dramatically lost form. They are winless in their last 10 Premier League games (5 draws, 5 losses).

The 20th Premier League matchweek will see Bournemouth host Arsenal at the Vitality Stadium today. Arsenal remains top of the Premier League while Bournemouth is near the bottom of the table. Bournemouth is 15th in the league table with 23 points and has a record of five wins, eight draws, and six losses.

Without some of their best players as Declan Rice missed out with a knee injury, Arsenal were able to go five points clear atop the Premier League after defeating Aston Villa 4-1 at the Emirates Stadium with a four-minute double from Gabriel and Martin Zubimendi.

The match at the Emirates Stadium was each team’s 19th of the season, officially marking the halfway point of their 2025-26 Premier League campaigns. With the win, Arsenal has a five-point lead over second-place Manchester City, who will have the chance to respond on Thursday, Jan. 1 with a visit to Sunderland.

Arsenal and Liverpool boosted their English Premier League title challenges with contrasting victories on Saturday. Defender Thomas Vermaelen scored twice as Arsenal thrashed Wigan 4-0 at the Emirates,