Mikel Arteta’s army had another important victory to keep their championship dream alive.

Threatening the throne

Although they no longer have the right to self-determination, Arsenal still ensures the necessary conditions to help them win the championship. With the recent victory, the Gunners have created a 4-point gap with the defending champions, forcing the opponent to win 3 points in the match against Wolves.

Besides, Mikel Arteta’s team also has a superior goal difference compared to their opponents. So in case The Citizens are drawn, it means they can become the former kings of the Premier League this season. 

Clear summer goals 

With complete control, Arsenal had 16 shots towards Bournemouth’s goal in just the first 45 minutes of the match.

However, it is worth mentioning that only 5 shots hit the target and this is not the first time Arsenal has fallen into such a situation. Only when Kai Havertz brought in an 11-meter kick for Bukayo Saka to take advantage of did the home team at Emirates Stadium truly break the deadlock.

It cannot be denied that Kai Havertz is increasingly improving in the number 9 role, but Arsenal also needs a real goalscorer to help them make the most of opportunities. 

Saka class

Bukayo Saka has now scored 6 goals from penalties this season, the highest total of goals from 11 meters by an English striker in a season. In fact, the last time he missed a penalty kick was more than a year ago, with the last 4 penalty kicks all bringing victory to the Gunners.

Saka is currently clearly second in the Premier League penalty scoring charts (behind Cole Palmer), a good sign for England ahead of Euro 2024. 

Furthermore, Saka also showed a confident demeanor when stepping up to the 11-meter mark. Besides his ability to stir up the defense, the English player is proving himself to be a reputable support for Arsenal in decisive phases.

Bournemouth has no hope

In fact, with quite impressive performances this season, The Cherries have long been eligible to stay in the Premier League.

However, they still want to make an effort in the hope of winning a spot in the European Cup next season (because the gap between Bournemouth and Newcastle is only 5 points).

However, against a more brave opponent, Bournemouth could not make a difference. With only 2 rounds left in the Premier League, they have almost lost hope.

Lucky Raya

Three minutes after Trossard scored Arsenal’s second goal, Bournemouth found the Gunners’ net. But referee David Coote dismissed the situation because he thought Dominic Solanke fouled David Raya.

This decision helps the Arsenal goalkeeper keep a clean sheet, ensuring that Jordan Pickford will not be able to win the Golden Glove title with him.