Arsenal vs Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction after Reiss Nelson’s last-minute winner
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Arsenal survived a massive scare in their pursuit of the Premier League title as they came back from two goals down to beat Bournemouth 3-2 with a last-gasp winner from Reiss Nelson, in a rip-roaring contest in north London on Saturday.
Relegation-threatened Bournemouth scored the second-quickest Premier League goal of all time after nine seconds of play through Philip Billing, and despite Arsenal’s domination, Marcos Senesi made it 2-0 for the visitors before the hour.
But then began an Arsenal comeback that could prove a pivotal moment in the title race.
Thomas Partey prodded a shot past Bournemouth keeper Neto just past the hour mark, and eight minutes later substitute Ben White’s volley crossed the line despite Neto’s desperate dive.
With the Emirates Stadium crowd roaring their side on it appeared Bournemouth had held on for a precious point in their fight against relegation, but substitute Nelson’s sensational strike seven minutes into stoppage time sealed a remarkable win. Arsenal restored their five-point lead over Manchester City, who had won earlier, with 63 points from 26 games.
Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth
Wow. The home fans are stunned as Billing opens the scoring with a strike timed at 11 seconds! Bournemouth were positive straight from the kick-off, and they now have something to defend against the leaders!
Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth
We're under way at the Emirates as Bournemouth get the game started!
Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth
Arsenal have won all six of their home games against Bournemouth in all competitions, by an aggregate score of 17-2. Only against Gainsborough Trinity (8/8) do the Gunners have a better 100 per cent winning record at home. Another victory over the Cherries would go a long way in their title fight. Will they get one? The players are out and we're about to find out!
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