Rice shines as Arsenal beat Bournemouth away in the Premier League | OneFootball

Arsenal secured three more important points in the fight for the Premier League title this Saturday (3). Playing at the Vitality Stadium, the Gunners defeated Bournemouth 3-2, coming from behind, and maintained their lead in the competition with 48 points.

The match was competitive and balanced, with Arsenal controlling more possession (60% to 40%). Mikel Arteta's team made nine attempts, while the home team shot 12 times at the goal.

Rice was the standout player

Midfielder Rice was the star of the match by scoring two goals for Arsenal. The first came at 25 minutes into the second half, in a well-executed play. Ödegaard passed in depth to Saka, who carried it to the end line and crossed perfectly. Rice arrived unmarked and shot into the corner of the goalkeeper.

Gabriel Magalhães also found the net to complete the visitors' score.

Bournemouth responded, but it wasn't enough

The home team didn't make it easy and sought a comeback. At 30 minutes into the second half, Kroupi reduced the score with a stunning long-range goal. He received the ball from Tavernier in midfield and unleashed a powerful shot into the corner, leaving goalkeeper Raya with no chance.

Evanilson also scored for Bournemouth, but it wasn't enough to avoid a home defeat.

With the result, Arsenal remains firmly at the top of the table, while Bournemouth stays in 15th place, with 23 points.

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