‘They never gave up’ – Mikel Arteta bursting with pride after Arsenal’s ‘mad’ Bournemouth comeback

Mikel Arteta expressed pride in his Arsenal players after they came back from two goals down to beat Bournemouth in a 3-2 thriller he described as “mad”. The Premier League leaders went behind after just nine seconds and their task became even harder when Bournemouth doubled their lead with little more than half an hour left. Ad However, the Gunners launched a thrilling comeback as Thomas Partey and Ben White netted in the space of eight minutes, before substitute Reiss Nelson guided home the winner through a crowded box deep into injury time.

Premier League‘It’s a huge win’ – Arteta hails victory over Leicester to lay down gauntlet for Man City25/02/2023 AT 18:54 «I'm incredibly happy,» Arteta told the BBC «It was just mad. Those feelings of happiness and joy. It was a really special way and it took until the last second to earn it.

I am really proud of them. »They never gave up. There is nothing like sharing those great moments with your people.

I'm so happy for him [Reiss Nelson].” Arsenal, chasing their first Premier League title in 19 years, knew ahead of kick-off that they would need to win to maintain their five-point lead over Manchester City, who beat Newcastle 2-0 earlier on Saturday. Arsenal's Jesus 'not far' away from return reveals Arteta as title race heats up Benitez says Man City have 'key' ingredient Arsenal are lacking in title race «It's just another game, another three points. To win three games in a week is very important,” Arteta said.