The Digest:
Arsenal navigated a tense and dramatic battle at the Vitality Stadium to secure a crucial 3-2 win over Bournemouth, extending their lead at the Premier League summit to six points as the title race intensifies.
Key Points:
- Declan Rice was the hero with a decisive second-half brace, scoring in the 54th and 71st minutes to turn the game around.
- The match began chaotically as Gabriel Magalhães gifted Bournemouth an early opener with a costly error, before redeeming himself with a headed equalizer just six minutes later.
- Bournemouth's Jorgen Strand Larsen pulled a goal back late to ensure a nervy finish, but Arsenal held on for a vital three points.
- The victory puts significant pressure on rivals Manchester City, who play on Sunday, with pundits noting these gritty wins are "defining games" for a title charge.
- Post-match, Rice praised the team's mentality, especially Gabriel's resilience after his mistake, stating, "It showed the character... we are building momentum."
- Arsenal's current points and goals tally at this stage now surpasses that of their legendary 'Invincibles' season of 2003-04.
Sources: BBC Sport, Sky Sports
