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Arsenal Remain Title Contenders with Hard-Fought Win Over Bournemouth

Published January 3, 2026, 20:12

Arsenal defeated Bournemouth 3-2 away, remaining at the top of the Premier League. Although Bournemouth opened the scoring early, Arsenal managed to turn the situation around with goals from Gabriel (who also corrected his initial mistake) and Rice (two goals). Bournemouth reduced the score towards the end of the match, but failed to seriously threaten Arsenal. This victory gives Arsenal a significant advantage in the title race, with Aston Villa and Manchester City following at a distance.