Arsenal came away from Bournemouth with a significant win and a well-deserved three points. Goals from Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz and Ben White secured the result which contained many different talking points.
Despite the victory, there were not solely success stories from the clash and Mikel Arteta still has plenty to consider ahead of what is now a very important week. Manchester City are up next in a game which could cement the club’s renewed title contentions.
With that in mind, take a look at who or what were the winners and losers from the victory on the south coast. Ranging from celebratory boosts to managerial question marks.
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Although he wasn't the best performer on the field, he has to be the biggest winner from the game. The unveiling of his song, 'Waka Waka' with the irony relating to his price tag, was a brilliant piece of invention by the Arsenal fans and to see a smile on his face was as good as the points.
But he also showed his contributions once again off the ball. Powerful tackles in midfield and some good work to progress the ball will get him plenty of plaudits on the day but the narrative also
Three points at Bournemouth has become something of a tradition for Arsenal and fans are highly expectant of a win in the Vitality Stadium, especially now after seven goals in two visits. However, what perhaps few expected was Manchester City’s first league defeat coming just days after they were eliminated from the League Cup.
After such a low of the North London Derby result (even if it was a draw), it is staggering how things change and the fact that the Gunners haven't lost so far this season means that
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