JAKARTA - Arsenal won an important victory when they traveled to Bournemouth's home in the 20th week of the 2025/26 English League. Playing at the Vitality Stadium, Sunday morning WIB, The Gunners won narrowly with a score of 3-2.
Declan Rice shone by scoring two goals (brace) for the Gunners, with another goal scored by Gabriel Magalhaes. Meanwhile, two home team goals were scored by Evanilson and Kroupi.
The victory keeps Mikel Arteta's side firmly in the top spot with 48 points and six points clear of Aston Villa in second place.
Meanwhile, Bournemouth are stuck in 15th place with 23 points, as reported by the official website of the English Premier League.
The hosts surprised Arsenal with a quick goal in the 10th minute. Gabriel's mistake in anticipating the ball was taken advantage of by Evanilson, who with one direct shot conquered goalkeeper David Raya.
Arsenal responded quickly six minutes later. Starting from a dead ball situation, Gabriel made up for his mistake by snatching the loose ball in the middle of the Bournemouth penalty box to tie the score at 1-1.
After the draw, Bournemouth appeared aggressive. Marcus Tavernier got a golden opportunity in the 23rd minute, but his header went wide.
Justin Kluivert's free kick two minutes later also did not find the target. The opportunity came again through Tavernier in the 31st minute, but his shot from close range soared. Until the first half ended, the score remained 1-1.
Entering the second half, Arsenal appeared more effective. Declan Rice brought the visiting team to a lead in the 54th minute. Receiving a pass from Martin Odegaard, Rice fired a horizontal shot that slid sharply into the right corner of the net without being able to reach Djordje Petrovic.
Arsenal moved further away in the 71st minute. Odegaard's breakthrough pass was passed on by Bukayo Saka to Rice who stood free in the penalty box.
The England national team midfielder calmly scored his second goal and changed the score to 3-1.
Bournemouth did not give up so easily. The hosts narrowed the gap in the 76th minute through Kroupi's long-range shot that nestled in the left corner of Raya's goal.
However, the Cherries' attempt to equalize failed after Arsenal was able to maintain the lead until the end of the match.
Bournemouth: Petrovic; Truffert, Senesi, Hill, Jimenez; Scott (Kroupi 74'), Tavernier; Semenyo, Kluivert (Cook 74'), Brooks (Adli 67'); Evanilson (Unal 74')
Arsenal: Raya; Hincapie, Gabriel, Saliba, Timber; Rice, Zubimendi, Odegaard (Merino 80'); Martinelli (Trossard 67'), Gyokeres (Gabriel Jesus 66'), Madueke (Saka 67')
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