Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, and Declan Rice scored goals as Arsenal continues to lead in the race for the title.

In a thrilling Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal emerged victorious with a resounding 3-0 win over Bournemouth. This result sees Mikel Arteta’s Gunners extend their lead at the top of the table to four points, putting pressure on title rivals Manchester City.

Arsenal dominated the first half, creating numerous chances but struggling to find the back of the net. However, just before half-time, Kai Havertz won a penalty, which Bukayo Saka calmly converted for his 20th goal of the season.

Bournemouth improved in the second half, but their top scorer Dominic Solanke missed a golden opportunity to equalize against the run of play. Arsenal then eased their fans’ anxiety when Leandro Trossard scored his 16th goal of the season, putting the game beyond doubt. Declan Rice added a third goal deep into stoppage time, adding the icing on the cake for the Gunners.

With this victory, Arsenal now sit four points clear of second-placed Manchester City, who still have two games in hand. The title race is heating up, and Arsenal will now shift their focus to a crucial away match against Manchester United in their penultimate game of the season.

The Gunners know that they must continue winning and hope for a slip-up from Manchester City if they want to secure their first Premier League title in years. They have been in exceptional form, equaling the club’s record of 26 wins in a season and winning 14 of their last 16 matches.

The match against Bournemouth showcased Arsenal’s patience and determination to overcome a stubborn opponent. They have done their job for the week, and now it’s up to Manchester City to respond.

Declan Rice was the standout player of the match, delivering an all-action display and contributing a goal and an assist. His performance once again highlighted his importance to the Arsenal side.

Player Ratings:
ARSENAL: Raya 7, White 8, Saliba 7, Gabriel 7, Tomiyasu 7, Rice 8*, Partey 7, Odegaard 8, Saka 8, Trossard 7, Havertz 8. Subs: Martinelli 6, Jesus n/a.
BOURNEMOUTH: Travers 8, Smith 7, Senesi 7, Zabarnyi 7, Ouattara 6, Cook 7, Scott 7, Christie 6, Kluivert 7, Semenyo 6, Solanke 6. Subs: Billing 6, Unal 6, Faivre n/a, Aarons n/a.

In the match highlights, Arsenal had a chance in the 38th minute when Havertz set up Rice, but the midfielder narrowly missed the target. However, just before half-time, Saka converted a penalty to give Arsenal the lead.

Bournemouth had a chance to equalize in the 53rd minute, but Arsenal goalkeeper Raya made an excellent save to deny Solanke. Arsenal then sealed the victory in the 70th minute when Trossard scored from Rice’s flicked pass.

Bournemouth thought they had pulled one back in the 74th minute, but Solanke was penalized for a foul on Raya. The goal was ruled out, much to the disappointment of The Cherries.

Overall, it was a convincing performance from Arsenal, who are now putting the pressure on Manchester City in the title race. The Gunners have two crucial matches remaining, and they are determined to take the title race down to the wire.