How Arsenal rallied from two-goal deficit to beat Bournemouth 3-2 ...
Michael Dominski
March 4, 2023 at 12:13 PM EST
Arsenal have rallied from 2-0 down to beat Bournemouth 3-2 and maintain their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table thanks to Reiss Nelson's winning goal in the 97th minute.
Philip Billing opened the scoring in stunningly quick fashion, needing just 9.11 seconds to put the visitors in front. His goal is the second fastest in Premier League history.
Marcos Senesi's powerful header doubled the visitors' lead in the 57th minute before Thomas Partey got Arsenal on the board five minutes later.
Ben White levelled the match in the 70th minute, scoring his first goal for Arsenal with Nelson picking up the assist.
With the minimum of six minutes of stoppage time already played, it looked like both sides were going to have to settle for a point before Nelson's stunning strike won it.
Arsenal keep pace with Manchester City, who beat Newcastle earlier today, while Bournemouth remain in 19th place.
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March 4, 2023 at 12:13 PM EST
How our reporters reacted on Twitter to Nelson's winnerMichael Cox: Arsenal went behind at 00:09 and went ahead at 96:59. Incredible game.
Carl Anka: North London hasn't been this indebted to a Nelson since 1805...
Art de Roché: REISSSSSSSA
Felipe Cardenas: OMG
Adam Crafton: wowwww think it’s probably time we all start trusting these arsenal players as much as they trust in each other…
Jeff Rueter: *flips on do not disturb mode*
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 4, 2023 at 12:10 PM EST
Brutal result for BournemouthNot sure you could've scripted a more cruel turn of events for Bournemouth than that.
After showing a level of grit and ingenuity supporters have been crying out for all season - away to the league leaders no less - Bournemouth were beaten with virtually the last kick of the game.
Ahmed Shooble·
News reporter
March 4, 2023 at 11:58 AM EST
How important could that result prove to be in the title race?!
An absolute rocket from Nelson is the winner as Arsenal rallied from 2-0 down!
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 4, 2023 at 11:57 AM EST
GOAL! Nelson wins it!!!90+7' Arsenal 3-2 Bournemouth
With likely the last kick of the game Nelson has won it for Arsenal!!
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 4, 2023 at 11:54 AM EST
Anywhere will do for Bournemouth90+4' Arsenal 2-2 Bournemouth
Arsenal are keeping Bournemouth under pressure, as they have done all game really.
Nelson tries to curl a shot towards the far post but hits it right at Neto.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 4, 2023 at 11:50 AM EST
INJURY TIME90+1' Arsenal 2-2 Bournemouth
Six minutes are added on.
Smith has gone down as Bournemouth try to maintain a crucial result.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 4, 2023 at 11:47 AM EST
Arsenal running out of time87' Arsenal 2-2 Bournemouth
Odegaard tries a shot from outside the box but it flies well over the crossbar.
Arsenal are running out of time to find a winner.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 4, 2023 at 11:45 AM EST
Mepham booked86' Arsenal 2-2 Bournemouth
Mepham clears Martinelli out in midfield to end an Arsenal attack, earning himself a yellow card in the process.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 4, 2023 at 11:43 AM EST
Xhaka comes on84' Arsenal 2-2 Bournemouth
Xhaka replaces Vieira.
Both sides are now out of substitution opportunities.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 4, 2023 at 11:41 AM EST
Bournemouth make fourth change82' Arsenal 2-2 Bournemouth
Christie replaces Ouattara.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 4, 2023 at 11:40 AM EST
Penalty appeal for Arsenal80' Arsenal 2-2 Bournemouth
Yet another penalty appeal for the hosts, as Gabriel heads the ball into Billing's arm right in front of goal. VAR takes a longer review this time but still declines to intervene.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 4, 2023 at 11:39 AM EST
Chance for Odegaard79' Arsenal 2-2 Bournemouth
Odegaard has a chance to shoot from close range but Senesi gets in front of him. He blocks the shot but the ball does hit his arm, prompting a quick VAR review.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 4, 2023 at 11:35 AM EST
Chance for Martinelli75' Arsenal 2-2 Bournemouth
Martinelli breaks free into the Bournemouth box on a diagonal run. He rips a shot but it goes just over the crossbar.
Arsenal are really pressing for a winner now.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 4, 2023 at 11:34 AM EST
Arsenal hit the post73' Arsenal 2-2 Bournemouth
Saka gets to the byline and looks to squeeze the ball home from the tightest of angles.
He hits the ball against Stephens' arm and it deflects off the post! Saka appeals for a penalty but nothing doing.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 4, 2023 at 11:31 AM EST
Third change for Bournemouth71' Arsenal 2-2 Bournemouth
Cook replaced Rothwell in the aftermath of Arsenal's equaliser.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 4, 2023 at 11:30 AM EST
GOAL! Arsenal equalise!70' Arsenal 2-2 Bournemouth
Nelson makes an immediate impact as he hits a cross to the far post, where White volleys it home!
Neto looked to have made a save but goal-line technology confirmed the ball crossed the line.
What a time for White to get his first Arsenal goal!
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 4, 2023 at 11:28 AM EST
Nelson joins the fray68' Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth
A Bournemouth player is down receiving treatment and Mikel Arteta uses the time to give his team a talk.
Nelson comes on to replace Smith Rowe, who himself only came on in the 22nd minute but is still working his way back to full fitness.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 4, 2023 at 11:23 AM EST
Neto booked65' Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth
Neto stayed down after the goal and earned himself a booking.
Bournemouth make their first two changes as Semenyo and Zemura make way for Anthony and Fredericks.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 4, 2023 at 11:22 AM EST
GOAL! Arsenal claw one back!62' Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth
Arsenal have life!
Neto punches a corner away, Smith Rowe heads it back in and Partey is unmarked to fire the ball home!
It's his first goal since October, and how important could it be?
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 4, 2023 at 11:20 AM EST
Bournemouth dreaming60' Arsenal 0-2 Bournemouth
WHAT IS GOING ON?!
Rothwell's corner was headed in by Senesi, albeit with some questionable marking from Arsenal, and Bournemouth are two goals up at the Emirates!
O'Neil now giving instructions to Anthony.
Ahmed Shooble·
News reporter
Chris Kavanagh (referee)
Neil Davies (assistant)
Constantine Hatzidakis (assistant)
Andre Marriner (fourth)
