Mikel Arteta has options for the Bournemouth fixture at the Emirates on Saturday 11 April — more than at any point this season — and picking the strongest available XI will send the right message about Arsenal's intent in the run-in. Goalkeeper: David Raya — the undisputed starter. Defence: Ben White at right-back, William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes as the centre-back pairing, Oleksandr Zinchenko at left-back. Midfield: Declan Rice as the anchor, Martin Odegaard and Thomas Partey (or Jorginho) as the double pivot ahead of him. Attack: Bukayo Saka on the right, Gabriel Martinelli on the left, with the central question being whether Gabriel Jesus starts as a nine or Kai Havertz leads the line in a false-nine role. Havertz's false-nine movement has been so effective this season that Arteta may prefer it against a Bournemouth side that defends compactly. Jesus provides a more direct option and brings the pressing intensity that disrupts teams in the first phase. Either choice is legitimate. The squad is deep enough that it does not weaken Arsenal materially. What matters most is that nine points clear becomes twelve by full time on Saturday. 📅 Sat 11 Apr, 03:30 UTC | Emirates Stadium 🏆 GW30 | The Arsenal XI