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Aaron Catterson-Reid

Where Arsenal vs Bournemouth ranks in Premier League's quickest goals amid Arsene Wenger 'curse'

Arsenal got off to the worst possible start during their Premier League clash against Bournemouth on Saturday.

The Cherries took the lead at the Emirates Stadium after just 9.11 seconds, with central midfielder Phillip Billing finishing past goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale from close range. Billing's goal ranks as the second-fastest goal in Premier League history.

Former Southampton frontman Shane Long still leads the way with his goal back in 2019 hitting the back of the net after just 7.69 seconds. Ex-Tottenham Hotspur defender Ledley King, Newcastle icon Alan Shearer and former Spurs playmaker Christian Eriksen rank third, fourth and five respectively, slightly slower than Billing managed.

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