In a commanding display at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal secured their 14th win in 16 Premier League matches, asserting their dominance with a 3-0 victory over AFC Bournemouth, as reported by Flashscore.
From the onset, Arsenal showcased their attacking prowess, peppering Bournemouth's defense with 16 shots in the first half alone. Despite the Cherries' resilient defense and goalkeeper Mark Travers's heroics, denying attempts from the likes of Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka, Arsenal's relentless pressure eventually paid off. Just before halftime, a foul on Havertz inside the box led to a penalty, expertly converted by Saka, marking his 16th league goal of the season.
The second half saw Arsenal continuing their offensive onslaught, with Saka and Havertz coming close to extending the lead. Despite a brief resurgence from Bournemouth, highlighted by Dominic Solanke's shot on target and Justin Kluivert's near miss, Arsenal remained composed. A clinical finish from Leandro Trossard, set up by Thomas Partey and Declan Rice, doubled Arsenal's advantage, despite Bournemouth's protests over a disallowed goal.
Gabriel's spectacular half-volley into the top corner was unfortunately ruled offside, denying Arsenal a sensational third goal. However, Rice sealed the victory in injury time with a precise strike, cementing Arsenal's fourth consecutive victory over Bournemouth in head-to-head encounters.
Elsewhere, Manchester City showcased their dominance with a commanding 5-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League clash. Erling Haaland stole the spotlight with a stunning performance, surpassing his previous hat-trick against Wolves last season.
The game started with Manchester City dictating the pace, earning an early penalty when Rayan Aït-Nouri fouled Joško Gvardiol. Haaland capitalized on the opportunity, calmly slotting the ball past José Sá to give City the lead. Despite Wolves' attempts to regain control, Haaland continued to threaten, narrowly missing a header saved by Sá.
In the 35th minute, Haaland doubled City's lead with a powerful header, leaving Sá helpless. The Norwegian striker completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot, further extending City's advantage. Wolves showed resilience as Hwang Hee-chan pulled one back just after halftime, but City quickly responded, with Haaland netting his fourth of the game.
Ederson showcased his skills with crucial saves, frustrating Wolves' attempts to mount a comeback. The match saw its fair share of bookings as Wolves fought to contain City's relentless attacks. Julián Álvarez put the final nail in the coffin, sealing City's victory and setting a club record of 43 home games unbeaten across all competitions.
Despite the emphatic win, City remains one point behind Arsenal in the title race, with a game in hand. The victory extends Wolves' winless streak on the road to five matches, highlighting City's dominance at home.
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