Gabriel Magalhaes Sparks Arsenal’s Late Rally at Bournemouth in a Six-Minute Twist

Match Recap

Arsenal center-back Gabriel Magalhaes delivered a costly early error that gifted Bournemouth a goal, before he redeemed himself with a late equaliser. The Gunners visited Vitality Stadium for a Premier League clash as the 20th round unfolded.

Within the opening 10 minutes, a back-pass from Arsenal allowed Ivanilson to pounce and finish one-on-one past David Raya, giving Bournemouth the lead.

Moments later, Magalhaes played a loose ball to the right toward his teammate William Saliba, who was under pressure, and the ball eventually fell to Ivanilson, who finished from a one-on-one and doubled the hosts’ advantage.

Six minutes later, Arsenal were level when Magalhaes struck after a strong solo effort, following a cross from Noni Madueki on the right. The goal arrived as Victor GoyKerris and Gabriel Martinelli had earlier failed to convert chances in front of goal.

Arsenal pressed for a winner, but the match ended in a share of the spoils as the final whistle blew at the Vitality.

Punchline 1: Arsenal’s defense looked like it forgot to set the alarm—they woke up just in time to concede and then respond. Punchline 2: Bournemouth parked the bus so well that the ball almost filed for a residence permit, but Arsenal finally found a way in.