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Luke Thrower

Mikel Arteta proven right on Arsenal title race claim after Reiss Nelson goal vs Bournemouth

Champions win late. That's how the old footballing cliche goes and its one that Arsenal fans will be hopeful rings true by late May as the Gunners continue to earn points in challenging situations.

Mikel Arteta's side have now won 15 points from losing positions this season, the most of any in the Premier League so far - rivals Manchester City have only earned seven points from one less game trailed. The latest big turnaround for the north London outfit came on Saturday as Arsenal went two-goals down to Bournemouth an hour into the game.

Thomas Partey and Ben White hit a quickfire double to pull the game back level before Reiss Nelson's appearance from the bench ended with a 97th minute strike from the edge of the box to win the game. It adds to an incredible goal contribution record the Hale End academy product has this campaign.

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