Bournemouth 2-3 Arsenal result – Declan Rice’s second-half brace sends Gunners six points clear at the Premier League summit

Declan Rice’s double proved decisive as Arsenal came from behind to move six points clear at the Premier League summit courtesy of a 3-2 victory at Bournemouth.

Andoni Iraola’s Cherries were gifted a 10th-minute opener when a woeful pass from Gabriel allowed Evanilson to fire home with David Raya out of position.

The Gunners' defender quickly made amends six minutes later with a sweet left-foot finish after fine work from Noni Madueke on the right.

Arsenal moved up a gear following the interval and Rice turned the game in the visitors’ favour when he fired home his third league goal of the campaign from Martin Odegaard’s pass on 54 minutes.

The England midfielder then added his second of the evening 19 minutes from time when he swept in substitute Bukayo Saka’s cut-back.

Bournemouth set up a nervy finale when substitute Eli Junior Kroupi thundered in a spectacular effort from distance within seconds of taking to the field, but the hosts could not create an opening to rescue a share of the spoils.

The result means The Gunners pull six points clear of second-placed Aston Villa and seven ahead of Manchester City, who will aim to cut the gap and reclaim second spot when they entertain Chelsea on Sunday.

Next up, Bournemouth, who are now winless in 11 league matches and sit down in 15th place, are at home to Tottenham on Wednesday, while Arsenal host current champions Liverpool on Thursday night. 

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"It puts massive pressure on Manchester City ahead of tomorrow and a difficult game against Chelsea," Merson said on Sky Sports.

"They (Arsenal) didn’t play well today; didn’t play well and scored three goals. That tells you something about a team. Strong squad, the three subs they brought on made a difference and Declan Rice just runs people into the ground, just constantly going and going.

"(He) didn’t have the best of first halfs but ends up getting two very good goals."

Bournemouth 2-3 Arsenal.

Arsenal are set to make it just one loss in their last 17 Premier League games and will have won the last five in a row since a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa.

Jesus marauds to the right byline but his low shot from a narrow angle is well held by Petrovic.

The hosts give away a cheap free kick deep in Arsenal territory as Adli catches Merino late.

Six minutes added.

Can The Cherries manufacture one last opportunity here?

Saka ends a solo run from the right touchline with a poor shot that flies way off target from 25 yards out.

Trossard cuts in from the left and sees a right-foot effort deflect wide of the far post.

Will Rice's brace prove to be a match-winning one?

The Gunners will pull six points clear of second-placed Aston Villa and seven ahead of Manchester City, who will aim to cut the gap and reclaim second spot when they entertain Chelsea on Sunday.

Bournemouth will stay 15th but will be winless in 11 league matches.

Merino on for Odegaard.

Kroupi booked for tripping Trossard.

All of a sudden, the home crowd are in strong voice and there's an extra spring in the step of The Cherries players.

Hold the phone!

The Cherries has a lifeline as super sub Kroupi lets fly with a 25-yarder that fizzes beyond Raya within seconds of him taking to the field.

Scott, Evanilson and Kluivert off.

Cook, Enes Ünal and Kroupi on.

It's Declan at the double!

The midfielder slides home his second of the night from Saka's cut back after Odegaard's killer pass had unlocked Bournemouth down the right.

Zubimendi picks up his fourth league caution of the season.