Arsenal secured all three points as they defeated Bournemouth 3-2 on Saturday afternoon in a crucial Premier League clash at both ends of the table.
The Cherries had taken the lead after less than ten seconds through midfielder Phillip Billing, the second-fastest goal in Premier League history. The visitors then doubled their advantage in the second half when Marcos Senesi netted from a corner.
However, Mikel Arteta's side refused to give up as goals from Thomas Partey and Ben White levelled the scoreline with just 20 minutes to go. The Gunners, who had four penalties denied following lengthy VAR checks over the 90 minutes, then netted an injury-time winner through substitute Reiss Nelson, sending the Emirates Stadium crowd into a state of ecstasy.
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During the celebrations, defender Ben White then celebrated directly in front of Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto, who had frustrated the Arsenal players with his time-wasting for much of the game. White was seen fist-pumping in close proximity to the Brazilian before eventually joining his jubilant teammates.
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