Arsenal beat Bournemouth and remain sole leaders

By Samuel On Jan 3, 2026

A brace from England international Declan Rice secured the three points for the Gunners.

Arsenal started the year 2026 with another victory. In their visit to Bournemouth, they had to work hard, but the Gunners secured a 3-2 win , their fifth consecutive Premier League victory.

Viktor Gyökeres, formerly of Sporting, started the match but once again failed to score. It was Bournemouth, through the feet of the former FC Porto player, who took the lead in the match. Evanilson took advantage of Gabriel Magalhães’s gift and put the home team ahead (6m).

Next, the Brazilian center-back redeemed himself for his mistake and restored the tie with a powerful shot after a persistent attack.

At the start of the second half, England international Declan Rice put Arsenal ahead for the first time in the game (54th minute). Then, the 26=year=old midfielder scored again to extend the London team’s lead (71st minute).

Shortly after, Eli Junior Kroupi, a young 19=year=old forward, reduced the deficit for Bournemouth and kept the game open until the end (77m).

With no further goals in the match, the final whistle signaled Arsenal’s first victory of 2026, keeping them in sole possession of first place with 48 points. Bournemouth are 15th with 23 points.

Arsenal beat Bournemouth