Arsenal bounced back from a shock defeat to Southampton in the FA Cup with a 1-0 victory in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Sporting.
It was not the best night for the "gunners", who nevertheless successfully completed the task.
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Bournemouth are guests at the Emirates. This team has not lost in its last 10 matches, with seven draws and three wins.
Arsenal is the leader with 70 points, nine more than Manchester City who have one game less played.
The Arsenal – Bournemouth match is played on Saturday at 13:30 PM and belongs to the 32nd round.
The following day, on Sunday, the derby between Chelsea and Manchester City takes place, starting at 17:30 PM.
Chelsea are sixth with 48 points and are aiming for a Champions League place.
City are in good form, following their victory over Liverpool in the FA Cup, and travel to Stamford Bridge with confidence.
City must win to have any hope of winning the title. On April 19, they play a direct match against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium.
Liverpool, in a results crisis, plays the "Merseyside" derby on Sunday from 15:00 on the road to Everton.
Liverpool are in fifth place with 49 points, one more than Chelsea. Everton are in eighth place with 46 points.