Arsenal won 3-0 when hosting Bournemouth in round 36 of the Premier League, thanks to goals from Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, and Declan Rice.

Arsenal dominated the match against Bournemouth but had to wait until the 45th minute to celebrate the opening goal. (Photo: Reuters)

Kai Havertz was fouled in the box and Bukayo Saka scored from the penalty spot just before the break. (Photo: Reuters)

Although the game was more balanced in the second half, Arsenal doubled the gap in the 70th minute. (Photo: Reuters)

Leandro Trossard doubled the gap after an assist from Declan Rice. (Photo: Reuters)

Declan Rice sealed a 3-0 victory for Arsenal in the 90th minute. (Photo: Reuters)

With a strong win over Bournemouth, Arsenal continues to lead the Premier League with 83 points. They temporarily widened the gap with Manchester City to 4 points but played 2 more matches. (Photo: Reuters)

Arsenal is 1 point ahead of Manchester City but has played 1 more match. For the home team at Emirates Stadium, the remaining 3 rounds are all finals. Meanwhile, Bournemouth no longer has much motivation to strive.

The biggest difference between Arsenal and Bournemouth is probably the motivation from the situation. The home team must win to stay at the top of the table and wait for Manchester City (still having a make-up match after round 37) to lose points. Meanwhile, Bournemouth is certain to stay in relegation and has very little chance of competing for the European Cup.

Arsenal defeated Tottenham in the previous round. (Photo: Reuters)

The only time Arsenal lost to Bournemouth was in a match that took place under coach Arsene Wenger (2018). In 18 meetings between the two teams, the “Gunners” won 11 matches and were held to a draw twice.

 

That is a factor for Emirates Stadium fans to be optimistic before the match in round 36 of the Premier League tonight (May 4). Arsenal needs to take advantage of this opportunity to win 3 points before preparing for a difficult away trip to MU in the penultimate round.