Premier League: Dramatic scenes at Emirates Stadium

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 Arsenal 3 - 2 Bournemouth 

Premier League leaders Arsenal came from two goals down to beat Bournemouth.

Arsenal 3 - 2 Bournemouth

Bournemouth had taken the lead after just 9.11 seconds through Philip Billing and the away side then went 2-0 up via a Marco Senesi header.

However, Arsenal pulled level with goals by Thomas Partey and Ben White, before Reiss Nelson struck in the 97th minute.

A new hero at Arsenal 

Nelson had played just 64 minutes of Premier League football this season before being thrown on as a second-half substitute by Mikel Arteta.

One Twitter user said: "What an unbelievable strike from him. I’m so happy for him with everything that’s happened to him at Arsenal. Hitting one of the best left-footed shots that I’ve seen at the Emirates for a long time."

A crucial game at both ends of the table

Bournemouth’s players crumpled into assorted heaps. Arsenal’s hurled themselves around ecstatically. Both sets of fans and players know episodes like this can decide everything. There was barely time for the visitors to restart.

The Arsenal bench cleared within seconds of the ball hitting the net. Every substitute and member of staff either rushed to the pitch to celebrate with Nelson, or danced down the touchline in jubilation. The stadium has rarely witnessed scenes like these.

Premier League news (eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com)

Highlights and more social media reaction

Highlights from HIGHLIGHTS | Arsenal vs Bournemouth (3-2) | Reiss Nelson completes an incredible comeback! - YouTube

One Arsenal fan commented on YouTube: "Historic day! This match will surely be the most remembered of the season so far if the title comes at the end of the campaign."

Another Arsenal fan, Onyema Collins, added: "I was pained seeing Arsenal go 2 goals down. I never gave up hope though. What a win!"

DJ, an Arsenal Season Ticket Holder, sat behind the goal as it went in. He said: "There were some parties in London last night. What a game and what a day to remember, the noise in the stadium after that last goal was insane"

Bournemouth reaction: Billing scores second-fastest ever Premier League goal | Arsenal 3-2 AFC Bournemouth - YouTube

Maaso Myamya is a Bournemouth Season Ticket Holder. He said: "We played out of our skins today. We took the best team in the Premier League to the last second of the match. I think we can stay up."

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