Overview
- Arsenal edged Bournemouth 3-2 at the Vitality Stadium as Declan Rice scored twice in the second half to secure the win.
- Gabriel’s misplaced pass gifted Evanilson a 10th‑minute opener before the defender equalised six minutes later.
- Rice, a late fitness doubt with knee swelling, recorded his first Premier League brace, with Martin Ødegaard assisting the first and releasing Bukayo Saka to create the second.
- The victory moves Arsenal six points clear at the top, with Manchester City seven back and holding a game in hand against Chelsea.
- Arteta praised Rice as one of the world’s best midfielders and reports highlighted criticism of referee Chris Kavanagh, with Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola unhappy over late decisions.