Bournemouth vs Barcelona, Arsenal vs Bournemouth: Predictions, Team News, and Lineups

Bournemouth vs Barcelona

Bournemouth will face Barcelona in a highly anticipated pre-season match on Saturday, August 26th, at the Vitality Stadium. Both teams are preparing for the upcoming season and will be eager to impress their fans.

Bournemouth have been busy in the transfer market this summer, adding several new players to their squad. They have signed Neto from Barcelona, Marcus Tavernier from Middlesbrough, and Ryan Fredericks from West Ham United. These additions should help them improve on their 15th place finish in the Premier League last season.

Barcelona have also been active in the transfer market, signing Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich, Raphinha from Leeds United, and Franck Kessie from AC Milan. They will be looking to challenge for the La Liga title this season after finishing second last term.

Predicted lineups

Bournemouth: Neto; Smith, Mepham, Senesi, Zemura; Lerma, Billing; Christie, Tavernier, Anthony; Solanke Barcelona: Ter Stegen; Araujo, Christensen, Garcia, Alba; Busquets, Pedri, Gavi; Dembele, Lewandowski, Raphinha

Arsenal vs Bournemouth

Arsenal will be looking to continue their impressive start to the season when they host Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, August 26th. The Gunners have won their first two matches of the Premier League campaign and will be confident of beating a newly-promoted side.

Bournemouth have made a solid start to their Premier League return, drawing with Aston Villa and losing narrowly to Manchester City. They will be hoping to cause an upset against Arsenal, but they will need to be at their best to get anything from the match.

Predicted lineups

Arsenal: Ramsdale; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Xhaka, Partey; Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli; Jesus Bournemouth: Travers; Smith, Mepham, Senesi, Zemura; Lerma, Billing; Christie, Tavernier, Anthony; Solanke