Arsenal put on a commanding display as they comfortably clinched a victory against Bournemouth, extending their lead to a formidable four points at the summit of the Premier League, ahead of today’s remaining fixtures. The Gunners wasted no time asserting dominance, seizing control early on and breaking the deadlock just before halftime with a clinical penalty conversion.

Bukayo Saka exhibited nerves of steel as he calmly dispatched the penalty, earned through Kai Havertz’s skillful play that forced a foul from Bournemouth goalkeeper Mark Travers. The Emirates erupted as Saka coolly slotted the ball home, setting the stage for Arsenal’s continued dominance.

In the 70th minute, Arsenal further solidified their lead when Leandro Trossard seized the opportunity presented by Declan Rice’s pinpoint assist, elegantly curling the ball past the opposition’s defense and into the back of the net from inside the area.

As the clock ticked down, Rice himself got in on the action, finding the back of the net in added time and bolstering Arsenal’s goal difference, much to the delight of the fans.

Despite Bournemouth’s spirited resurgence in the second half, with Dominic Solanke threatening Arsenal’s defense and testing goalkeeper David Raya, the Gunners held firm, demonstrating unwavering composure in the face of mounting pressure.

Any hopes of a late comeback for Bournemouth were dashed when an apparent goal by Antoine Semenyo was disallowed due to a foul by Solanke on Raya, further frustrating the visitors’ efforts.

Even as the game approached its conclusion, Arsenal continued to press forward, with Gabriel appearing to extend their lead with a late goal, only for it to be ruled out for offside, denying them the opportunity to further capitalize on their dominance.

This emphatic victory sees Arsenal ascend to the top of the league table, though their reign at the summit may be short-lived, with title rivals Manchester City poised to challenge their position later in the day.