Arsenal 3-2 Bournemouth: How it happened

Arsenal have today beaten Bournemouth 3-2 at the Emirates Stadium to go five points at the top of the Premier League table and so here's the match report.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey celebrate after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on March 04, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

In a thrilling match at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal came from two goals down to beat Bournemouth 3-2 and extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to five points. The win puts them ahead of second-placed Manchester City, who are now five points behind after 26 games.

The game started with a bang as Bournemouth took the lead just 11 seconds into the match. Philip Billing scored the opener, giving the visitors a dream start. Arsenal tried to respond quickly but were unable to find an equalizer before halftime.

The second half saw Bournemouth extend their lead to two goals in the 57th minute when Marcos Senesi headed home from Joe Rothwell’s corner. However, Arsenal refused to give up and mounted an impressive comeback.

Thomas Partey got one back for Arsenal in the 62nd minute, giving them hope of a comeback. And just eight minutes later, Ben White scored from Reiss Nelson’s cross to level things up at 2-2.

The game looked like it was heading for a draw until Reiss Nelson produced an unbelievable goal in stoppage time to complete Arsenal’s comeback and secure all three points for his team. The Emirates Stadium erupted as fans celebrated their team’s victory.

This win is a huge boost for Arsenal’s title hopes and will give them confidence going into their next game. They have been in excellent form this season and have shown that they have what it takes to win games even when they are behind.

Bournemouth will be disappointed with the result but can take heart from their performance. They showed that they can compete with the best teams in the league and will be looking to bounce back in their next game as they are in the relegation zone.

Overall, this was an exciting match that showcased some great football from both teams. Arsenal’s comeback was particularly impressive and will go down as one of the highlights of their season so far. With just 12 games left to play, it remains to be seen whether they can hold on to their lead at the top of the table and win their first Premier League title since 2004.