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
SO CLOSE TO 3-2! Zinchenko lines up a shot inside the penalty area, and it deflects narrowly wide of the top-right corner! Bournemouth escape at the death, but they will have to defend an Arsenal corner!
Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth
The six signalled minutes have been played and Arsenal continue to work the ball along the edge of Bournemouth's area... Smith heads away Zinchenko's cross. Surely that will be that?
Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth
Odegaard beats his man and lines up a long-range shot, but Billing bravely blocks with his head! The Bournemouth midfielder has been excellent in this game!
Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth
Nelson is involved again as the Arsenal winger checks back onto his right foot to shoot… but Neto holds it! Arsenal have lacked conviction in their finishing since the equaliser.
Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth
Nelson cuts inside to find Zinchenko… but his cross is poor and Anthony can clear for Bournemouth. Solanke then wins a throw on halfway. The Cherries are three minutes away from a crucial point.
Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth
Smith is down inside his own area as Bournemouth try to draw out every possible moment. To be fair to the Cherries, they've defended heroically since White's leveller. Will they cling on?
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