Arsenal beat Bournemouth 3-2 in a big game

On the 26th date of the England – Premier League 2022-2023 tournament, the Gunners added three points to their record after winning 3-2 at home to Bournemouth. The goals of the match for the locals were scored by Thomas Partey (16′ 2T), Ben White (24′ 2T) and Reiss Nelson (52′ 2T). While the away goals were scored by Philip Billing (0′ 1T) and Marcos Senesi (11′ 2T).

One of Arsenal’s plays could have changed the score when Bukayo Saka finished on goal in the 72nd minute of the second half, but the ball hit one of the posts.

Arsenal dominated the game with 75% possession and a total of 33 shots, including 20 on the opposition goal, 1 on the post and 9 outside.

The party figure was Reiss Nelson. The Arsenal striker showed his best by scoring 1 goal, shooting 2 times in the opposite goal and managing 15 correct passes.

Martin Odegaard also played a good game. The Arsenal midfielder completed 69 correct passes and looked for the opposing goal with 11 shots.

2 minutes into the first round, striker Bukayo Saka lifted the crowd with a pipe to Jordan Zemura.

Several faults in the midfield force to cut the rhythm of the match. There was only one card, in the 85th minute of the second half, Chris Mepham received a yellow card.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta stopped the starting XI in a 4-3-3 formation with Aaron Ramsdale in goal; Takehiro Tomiyasu, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães and Olexandr Zinchenko on the defensive line; Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey and Fábio Vieira in the middle; and Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli in attack.

For their part, the elected officials of Gary O’Neil entered the field with a 5-4-1 scheme with Neto under the three sticks; Adam Smith, Chris Mepham, Jack Stephens, Marcos Senesi and Jordan Zemura in defence; Dango Outtara, Joe Rothwell, Philip Billing and Antoine Semenyo in midfield; and Dominic Solanke up front.

Chris Kavanagh has been appointed as the main referee for the game at Emirates Stadium.

The following day, the Gunners will face Fulham as visitors and Bournemouth will play the home game against Liverpool.

With this result, the host accumulates 63 points throughout the tournament and occupies the top of the table. For its part, the visit adds 21 units and is located in the XIX place.

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