Rice Shines as Arsenal Come From Behind to Beat Bournemouth 3-2
Wow, what a match that was at the Vitality Stadium! Arsenal pulled off a thrilling 3-2 comeback win over Bournemouth, with Declan Rice starring by scoring twice in a league game for the first time in his career. It was a game full of twists, drama, and some moments that really tested both teams.
The match started with an early shock for the Gunners. Just ten minutes in, Bournemouth’s striker Evanilson capitalized on a rare mistake from Arsenal centre-back Gabriel. A blind pass across his own box allowed Evanilson to finish neatly and give the home side the lead. Arsenal looked a little stunned, but they responded quickly. By the 16th minute, Gabriel Magalhães redeemed himself by firing in a rebound after Gabriel Martinelli’s shot had been blocked, leveling the score for the visitors.
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Despite the early setback, Arsenal began to find their rhythm in the second half. Rice, who had just returned from a knee injury, struck first from the edge of the box following a clever lay-off from Martin Ødegaard. That goal put Arsenal ahead 2-1, and the momentum was clearly shifting. Seven minutes later, Rice doubled his tally after a precise cutback from Bukayo Saka, sealing the comeback and giving the Gunners a 3-1 advantage. This was Rice’s first Premier League double in his 296th league appearance—a milestone moment for the England midfielder.
Bournemouth weren’t done yet, though. Teenager Eli Junior Kroupi pulled one back with a stunning strike from outside the area, giving the hosts hope of salvaging a point. However, despite their attacking efforts, they couldn’t find another goal, and Arsenal held on for the 3-2 win. Antoine Semenyo, possibly playing his final game for Bournemouth before a £65 million move to Manchester City, was quiet, while Kroupi showed why he’s one of the Premier League’s most exciting young talents.
This victory takes Arsenal six points clear at the top of the Premier League, with Aston Villa trailing in second. Mikel Arteta will be pleased not only with the result but also with how he managed to rotate his squad effectively, resting key players like Leandro Trossard and Saka for parts of the match. Arsenal now have a five-game winning streak in the league, and at this stage of the season, results like this matter more than anything else as they aim to win their first title since 2003-04.
Bournemouth, meanwhile, remain in 15th place and have now gone 11 games without a win. Despite having more shots than Arsenal and creating some quality chances, they continue to struggle to convert their attacking play into victories. Still, performances like these, especially from young players like Kroupi, show promise for the future.
Next up, Arsenal will host Liverpool in a high-profile clash, while Bournemouth will be back in league action against Tottenham, hoping to finally break their winless streak. This match will be remembered for Rice’s heroics and Arsenal’s resilience under pressure.
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