3 Arsenal (Jan 3, 2026) Game Analysis
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Key Points:
- Declan Rice scored two second-half goals to inspire Arsenal's 3-2 comeback victory against Bournemouth, extending their Premier League lead to six points.
- Rice returned from a knee injury that had sidelined him against Aston Villa, proving to be the decisive factor in the match.
- Arsenal initially fell behind early due to a defensive error but quickly equalized through Gabriel Magalhães before Rice's goals secured the win.
- Bournemouth's late goal by substitute Eli Junior Kroupi made the finish tense, but Arsenal held on for their fifth consecutive league win.
- Aston Villa remain Arsenal's closest title challengers after a 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest.
