Andoni Iraola is one of the Premier League's most respected tactical coaches — and Bournemouth will arrive at the Emirates on Saturday 11 April with a specific, detailed plan to make Arsenal's title march as difficult as possible. Bournemouth's typical approach against top-six opposition: 4-4-2 mid-block: Iraola's default shape against stronger opponents is a compact 4-4-2 that defends in a mid-block. Both midfield lines sit narrowly, inviting Arsenal to play wide, and then applying pressure when the ball reaches the final third. Press triggers in Arsenal's third: Bournemouth do not press uniformly — they select specific triggers. When Arsenal's centre-backs receive under pressure, the front two engage. When the ball reaches Zinchenko, the wide midfielder applies pressure simultaneously. Counter-attack through the wide channels: Bournemouth's wide forwards are their most dangerous counter-attacking weapons. If Arsenal's full-backs commit too high, the wide counter is Bournemouth's most reliable route to goal. Set-piece threat: Iraola's teams are well-organised from set pieces. Arsenal must not give away needless free kicks around the penalty area. Arsenal's counter to this: early goal disorganises Bournemouth's plan. Set-piece goals bypass the mid-block entirely. Havertz's dropping movement draws the defensive line up and creates space behind. 📅 Sat 11 Apr, 03:30 UTC | Emirates Stadium 🏆 GW30 | Bournemouth's Blueprint