Arsenal vs Bournemouth: Live updates (2024)

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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Asked if there was a moment in the game where he thought Bournemouth would win, Gary O'Neil simply replies "no".

He referenced Arsenal's relentlessness going forward and that it was always going to be tough.

Mikel Arteta has also spoken to the BBC after Arsenal's victory: "It was madness from the first second. We kept trying and dominating the game. We had a mountain to climb and we took it bit by bit.

"We had the hunger to go for the first goal. From then the atmosphere changed. Reiss Nelson hasn’t featured much because he has been injured. He comes on and puts in that performance. It was incredible to experience the emotion with the crowd. It's going to stick with us.

"I am going to remember this day for a few things. I loved the initiative, the courage, their personality and the way they made things happen.

"When it's ugly and when it's difficult, that’s what big teams do. We have to make it easier for ourselves. But this is the Premier League. The opponents are good and they make it hard for you. Now we have the Europa League, many games coming up. We’re going to need everyone at their best."

With three goals and two assists, Reiss Nelson has been directly involved in more goals as a substitute in the Premier League than any other player this season.

His goal today stands as Arsenal's second-latest winning goal in the Premier League on record (since 2006-07), after Alexis Sanchez’s 98th-minute penalty against Burnley in January 2017.

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Mikel Arteta has spoken about his side's incredible comeback: "I'm incredibly happy. It was just mad. Those feelings of happiness and joy. It was a really special way and it took until the last second to earn it. I am really proud of (the players).

"They never gave up. There is nothing like sharing those great moments with your people. I'm so happy for (Reiss Nelson).

"It's just another game, another three points,. To win three games in a week (Leicester, Everton, Bournemouth) is very important. We want to stay (at the top of the table) for as long as possible. There are still a lot of games to play but that’s the beauty of it."

Reiss Nelson has also spoken to the BBC about his goal: “When the ball came out to me I was thinking 'please give me one chance'. I'm buzzing, really happy. I controlled it with my right foot and it came onto my left.

"We need moments like this if we want to go all the way. We're not looking at any other team at the minute. We are focusing on ourselves. We will keep going day-by-day, game-by-game. As an Arsenal fan, I'm just delighted with the result."

Reiss Nelson after scoring his winning goal: "It's amazing. When the ball came out to me I eyed it up. Everyone went crazy when it went in.

"It's a great moment for me. I have been here all my life and it means a lot to me. I'm just happy. I'm delighted."

"Special talent” Reiss Nelson scored an incredible winner today.

He's repaying the faith Mikel Arteta has shown in him on the pitch, and giving back off it.

Arsenal have won a Premier League game in which they trailed by at least two goals for the first time since February 2012, when they famously rallied from 2-0 down to defeat Tottenham 5-2.

They were winless in their past 65 such games prior to today.

There are incredible photos of Arsenal's celebrations flowing in, and here's one of the standouts.

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Michael 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*

Not 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.

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!

90+7' Arsenal 3-2 Bournemouth

With likely the last kick of the game Nelson has won it for Arsenal!!

90+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.

90+1' Arsenal 2-2 Bournemouth

Six minutes are added on.

Smith has gone down as Bournemouth try to maintain a crucial result.

87' 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.

86' Arsenal 2-2 Bournemouth

Mepham clears Martinelli out in midfield to end an Arsenal attack, earning himself a yellow card in the process.