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
Bournemouth are eating up some valuable time now, having won a free-kick inside Arsenal's half. Smith punts it forward, where White is on hand to clear.
Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth
The corner finds its way to Xhaka outside the area, but he lifts his shot well over the crossbar!
Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth
Saka sees a low shot deflect off the shin of a defender and out for a corner. Bizarrely, Zinchenko appeals for handball – he certainly isn't going to get that one!
Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth
A loose pass from Martinelli gifts Bournemouth a throw inside Arsenal's half. The Cherries could do with a spell of possession away from their own goal – the leaders are playing at breakneck speed now!
Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth
Nelson checks back for an in-swinging cross, which drops to Saka… but the England man can only prod well wide on the stretch
Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth
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