With a come-from-behind 3-2 victory over Bournemouth, Declan Rice overcame a knee injury to increase Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League to six points.
Evanilson opened the Cherries’ early lead with a surprisingly uncommon Gabriel Magalhaes error, but the Brazilian quickly recovered and leveled himself.
Due to knee swelling, Rice was doubtful after missing Tuesday’s 4-1 defeat to Aston Villa.
The England international made two composed starts before the hour mark, doubling his season-high with two solo efforts.
Bournemouth hoped thanks to Eli Kroupi’s excellent strike, but Arsenal comfortably escaped defeat at Manchester City, who host managerless Chelsea in their match on Sunday.
When Arsenal conceded after just 10 minutes, Pep Guardiola’s men had a glimmer of hope.
Jurrien Timber and Gabriel mishit their cross-field passes to Gabriel, who then slotted past Evanilson for his season opener.
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In midweek’s match against Villa, the towering centre-back from Arsenal scored again with a strong effort and scored just six minutes in the equalizer.
Noni Madueke’s deflected cross was saved by Gabriel, who scored his 20th Premier League goal since joining the Gunners in 2020, seven more than any other defender.
Since being promoted to a more advanced role this year, Rice has also become a valuable source of important goals.
Martin Odegaard had a perfect pick-up, and he slotted in from the edge of the box to give the visitors a 56-minute lead.
As Rice curled home his cut back, Bukayo Saka made it three for Arsenal when he came off the bench.
Bournemouth is still without a victory after 11 games ended on October 26.
Only five teams have this season scored more Premier League goals than Andoni Iraola’s men, though.
A nervy conclusion was created by Kropi’s stunning long-range strike.
But Mikel Arteta’s men persevered to make yet another significant breakthrough in the pursuit of a Premier League title after 22 years.
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