Arsenal pulled off a thrilling comeback to defeat Bournemouth 3-2 in the Premier League, with Reiss Nelson’s 97th-minute goal securing a memorable victory for the Gunners. The match began with a bang, as Bournemouth scored in the very first minute of the game, with a strike from midfielder Phillip Billing. The visitors then doubled their lead in the 57th minute, with a goal from Senesi, putting Arsenal under immense pressure.
However, Arsenal refused to give up and mounted an impressive comeback, with Thomas Partey pulling a goal back for the home team in the 60th minute. The Ghanaian midfielder powered home a long-range effort, giving Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto no chance. The goal breathed new life into Arsenal’s play, and they continued to push forward, searching for an equalizer.
Their efforts were rewarded in the 70th minute when defender Ben White rose highest to head home from a corner, leveling the scores at 2-2. Arsenal were now firmly in control of the game, dominating possession and creating several chances. However, Bournemouth held firm, defending resolutely to keep the scores level.
The match looked to be heading for a draw when Arsenal’s young winger, Reiss Nelson, popped up in the dying moments of the game to score a dramatic winner. The 21-year-old received the ball on the edge of the box and drilled a low shot into the bottom corner, sending the Emirates Stadium into raptures.
The win was a crucial one for Arsenal, who now sit five points clear at the top of the Premier League table, ahead of second-placed Manchester City. The Gunners have now won five out of their last six league games, and manager Mikel Arteta will be delighted with the character shown by his team in this match.
Speaking after the game, Arteta praised his players for their fighting spirit and determination. “It was a tough game, and we didn’t start well, but I’m really proud of the way the players responded,” he said. “They showed great character to come back and win the game, and that’s what we’re all about here at Arsenal.”
Bournemouth manager G. O’Neil, on the other hand, was left to rue his team’s missed opportunities. “We played well for large parts of the game, but we didn’t take our chances,” he said. “It’s frustrating to lose in the way that we did, but we’ll bounce back and come back stronger.”
Overall, it was a thrilling encounter between two talented teams, with Arsenal coming out on top thanks to their resilience and never-say-die attitude. The win will give them a huge boost in confidence as they look to continue their title charge in the coming weeks.