Bournemouth's defence doesn't need a big rethink

There should be some criticism given to the defence and for the players not blocking the cross for Burnley's winner. As a whole I wouldn't say, it was a bad defensive game against the Clarets, but one moment cost Bournemouth the game in just the minute when you'd expect senses to be at their most alert not to concede.

Will AFCB change to a back three or could Steve Cook even come back into the team

I don't see many changes in Bournemouth's defence unless Steve Cook feels able enough to play against Arsenal. If he can't believe he can take a blow to his wrist though it would be better for him to wait a bit longer. A fit Steve Cook in January is better than a cautious or worried Steve Cook playing in December.

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Mepham and Francis have done pretty well. Francis will have some swelling no doubt around his head injury but if he can still head the ball then he should be okay to play. If not, then Eddie still has Jack Simpson on the bench.

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Not much has been said about Jack Stacey as he goes about his business quietly. We may see Adam Smith come back into contention soon, but Jack has been doing okay and just needs to keep thinking about his positioning. Rico on the left will miss out against Arsenal having received his fifth suspension. It is possible that Eddie could go for a back three to negate the lack of natural left back. In which case we could see Simpson, Mepham and Francis at the back.

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It isn't a major rethink but Stacey could be the unlucky one to miss out, but I fee Stacey has done enough to keep his place.

Possible AFCB line up

AFCB Subs: Boruc, S Cook, Simpson, Surman, Kilkenny, Dobre, Solanke