Bournemouth have new hope after Rice double for Arsenal
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Kai Havertz was absent from Arsenal’s squad to face AFC Bournemouth on Saturday, but there’s reportedly no cause for concern.Photo by Stu Forster/Getty ImagesArsenal had a few injury concerns
Manchester City dropped points for the second game running by conceding a 94th-minute equaliser at home to Chelsea, having missed a series of opportunities to put that match to bed.
An emphatic defeat of a title rival answered many of the questions that had been bubbling up around Mikel Arteta's side
Declan Rice has defended goal-shy Viktor Gyökeres, claiming Arsenal will not be able to end their 22-year wait for a Premier League title without him.
Enzo Fernandez's late equaliser earned Chelsea a dramatic point and dented Manchester City's title hopes, as Pep Guardiola's side chase Arsenal
Pundit Glenn Murray was full of praise for Declan Rice following Arsenal’s 3-2 victory over Bournemouth, highlighting both his performance and his leadership qualities. The midfielder made a decisive impact after returning from injury and played a central role in overcoming a stubborn opponent.
Liverpool remains in fourth place on 34 points from 20 games, 14 behind leaders Arsenal and three ahead of fifth-placed Manchester United.
Arsenal come into this game on the back of a nervy 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion, which saw them retain their two-point lead over City at the top of the table. Villa, meanwhile, needed a brace from substitute Ollie Watkins, to notch up a comeback 2-1 win away to Chelsea, thus extending their winning run to 11 games.
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Declan Rice says Arsenal would not be top without Gyokeres | OneFootball
Viktor Gyokeres has yet to fully deliver the level of performance many supporters expected following his arrival at Arsenal during the summer transfer window. The striker earned widespread attention for his prolific form at Sporting Club,
Arsenal are reportedly on the verge of handing a bumper new contract to defender Jurrien Timber. According to TEAMtalk, both Arteta and Berta have been hugely impressed with the Dutchman's consistency since he overcame the injury problems that blighted his early days at the club.
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