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Rice's Brace Secures Arsenal's Comeback Win
4 Jan
Summary
- Declan Rice scored two goals to complete Arsenal's comeback victory.
- Arsenal extended their Premier League lead to six points.
- Aston Villa and West Ham suffered defeats in their respective matches.

Arsenal secured a crucial 3-2 victory over Bournemouth on Saturday, thanks to a brace from returning star Declan Rice. The Gunners demonstrated remarkable character, coming back from a goal down to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League. Gabriel Magalhaes also found redemption with a goal after an early error.
Rice's impactful performance, marked by two goals, propelled Arsenal seven points clear of Manchester City and six ahead of second-placed Aston Villa. Manager Mikel Arteta lauded his team's resilience and the individual efforts of Rice and Gabriel. This win represents Arsenal's fifth consecutive Premier League triumph, bolstering their title aspirations.
In other matches, Aston Villa continued their strong home form with a victory, while a struggling West Ham United fell to a damaging 3-0 loss against Wolves. This result leaves West Ham in precarious form as they battle relegation, with Wolves securing a vital win at home.



