‘Champions mentality!’ – Arsenal fans react to Reiss Nelson’s Bournemouth winner

Robin Bairner
Robin Bairner
  • 4 Mar 2023 11:42 CST
  • 5 min read
Reiss Nelson, Bukayo Saka, Arsenal, 2022/23
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Arsenal took a step towards the Premier League title on Saturday as they claimed a 3-2 win over Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium.

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What promised to be one of their most straightforward matches of the run in could prove to be one of the most decisive, with the Gunners showing incredible mental resilience to bounce back from two goals down.

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A goal inside the first minute from Philip Billing spelt trouble for the hosts, particularly when the lead was doubled through Marcos Senesi. However, a quick reply from Thomas Partey had the Gunners back on track, with Ben White levelling with 20 minutes to go.

Bournemouth threatened to hold out, but Reiss Nelson popped up with a dramatic 97th minute strike to win the match – and Gunners fans were left ecstatic by the decisive strike from the academy product.

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Nelson has had his season hampered by injury, yet has been decisive when fit, with the Bournemouth strike his third of the season.

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