Arsenal secured a vital 3-2 victory over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium, extending their winning streak in the Premier League to five consecutive matches. This hard-fought win provisionally moved the Gunners six points clear of Manchester City, although they endured a challenging contest at the Emirates.

The game started disastrously for Mikel Arteta's side. An early error from Gabriel Magalhaes, who played a loose pass across his own box, was intercepted by Evanilson, who promptly converted it to give Bournemouth an early lead. However, Gabriel quickly redeemed himself, slamming home an equalizer at the far post after Gabriel Martinelli’s effort was cleared off the line. Despite this recovery, Arsenal appeared fatigued through much of the first half, facing several threats from a spirited Bournemouth attack, notably led by Justin Kluivert.

The second half saw a revitalized Arsenal rediscover their clinical edge. Within ten minutes of the restart, Declan Rice swept the ball into the net, following a delicate tee-up from Martin Odegaard, putting Arsenal ahead. Manager Mikel Arteta then introduced Bukayo Saka from the bench, a substitution that immediately paid dividends. Saka's cut-back found Rice once more, who tucked away his second goal of the evening, making the score 3-1. A late strike from Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi ensured a nervous finale, but the Gunners held firm to secure the crucial three points. While Arsenal celebrated, Bournemouth's winless streak stretched to 11 matches, leaving Andoni Iraola’s side dangerously close to the relegation zone.

Post-match, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta praised his team's character and specifically highlighted Gabriel Magalhaes for his resilience and leadership. Arteta acknowledged the difficulty of the match, crediting Bournemouth for an