Arsenal completed an incredible comeback to beat Bournemouth 3-2 in a thrilling Premier League encounter at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
The Gunners had been trailing 2-0 at half-time after goals from Callum Wilson and Ryan Fraser had put the Cherries in control. However, Arsenal responded in the second half with goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to level the scores.
The game looked to be heading for a draw until substitute Reiss Nelson scored a stunning goal in the fourth minute of injury time to secure all three points for the Gunners.
The result was a huge boost for Arsenal, who had been struggling for form in recent weeks. It was also a huge disappointment for Bournemouth, who had looked on course for a valuable point until Nelson’s late intervention.
The game started brightly for the visitors, who took the lead in the 15th minute when Wilson fired home from close range after a good move. The Cherries then doubled their lead in the 33rd minute when Fraser fired home from the edge of the area.
Arsenal responded well after the break and pulled a goal back in the 57th minute when Lacazette fired home from close range. The Gunners then equalised in the 73rd minute when Aubameyang fired home from the penalty spot after a foul on Lacazette.
The game looked to be heading for a draw until Nelson struck in the fourth minute of injury time. The youngster picked up the ball on the edge of the area and fired an unstoppable shot into the top corner to secure a dramatic victory for the Gunners.
The result was a huge boost for Arsenal, who had been struggling for form in recent weeks. It was also a huge disappointment for Bournemouth, who had looked on course for a valuable point until Nelson’s late intervention.
The win moves Arsenal up to sixth in the Premier League table, while Bournemouth remain in 14th place. The Gunners will now turn their attention to their next game against Newcastle United on Saturday, while Bournemouth will look to bounce back when they face West Ham United on the same day.