Arsenal maintained their relentless pursuit of the Premier League title with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Bournemouth in a captivating encounter at the Vitality Stadium. The evening started with high drama as Evanilson capitalized on an uncharacteristic defensive lapse from Gabriel to give the hosts a shock early lead. Redemption was swift, however, as Gabriel leveled the score just six minutes later, setting the stage for a dominant second-half display.
The spotlight then shifted to Declan Rice, whose surprise inclusion in the starting lineup following a knee injury proved inspired. Rice struck a decisive brace to put the Gunners in command, first calmly finishing early in the second period before firing home his second after a brilliant assist from Bukayo Saka. A stunning late strike from Eli Kroupi ensured a frantic finish, but Arsenal demonstrated significant defensive grit to navigate six minutes of stoppage time and secure the win. With Manchester City faltering elsewhere, this result leaves Mikel Arteta’s side six points clear at the summit as the title race intensifies.
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