Declan Rice shone as Arsenal secured a crucial 3-0 win against Bournemouth on Saturday, increasing the pressure on Manchester City in the Premier League title race.
The victory sees Arsenal move four points ahead of Manchester City, who are set to face Wolves later today, with an additional game in hand.
Mikel Arteta’s squad displayed dominance throughout the match at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal took the lead with a Bukayo Saka penalty, awarded after Kai Havertz was judged to have been fouled by Bournemouth goalkeeper Mark Travers.
Rice showcased his skills by providing an excellent assist for Leandro Trossard’s goal, doubling Arsenal’s lead. Although Bournemouth thought they had pulled one back with a strike from Antoine Semenyo, it was disallowed for a foul on David Raya. Rice sealed the victory for Arsenal with a late goal.
“We delivered what was possibly our best first half performance of the season. We had numerous chances to extend our lead but only managed to convert one,” commented Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.
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Arsenal faced resilient defending from Bournemouth, who kept 10 players behind the ball for much of the first half. Despite their dominance in possession, Arsenal struggled to break down their opponents until the late stages of the first half.
The breakthrough came just before halftime, with a contentious penalty awarded to Arsenal after Havertz went down in the box. Saka calmly converted from the spot, providing Arsenal with a crucial lead.
Bournemouth showed more attacking intent in the second half but failed to capitalize on their chances. Arsenal extended their lead with Rice’s assist for Trossard’s goal, securing the win.
Arsenal now turns their focus to upcoming matches against Manchester United and Everton, hoping to maintain their momentum in the title race while keeping an eye on Manchester City’s results.
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