Premier League 2023-24: Arsenal outclass Bournemouth 4-0, maintain unbeaten run
Arsenal thumped Bournemouth 4-0 to maintain their unbeaten run on matchday seven of the 2023-24 Premier League. Goals from Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz, and Ben White were enough for Mikel Arteta's men to thwart Bournemouth at home. Arsenal are now unbeaten in the first seven league matches with five wins and two draws. Momentarily, they are in second place in the standings.
Arsenal achieved this Premier League feat
This is only the third time Arsenal have registered wins in their first three Premier League away matches in a season. They previously achieved this feat in 2004-05 and 2013-14 season. This was Arsenal's 650th win in the Premier League. They are the second most successful team in the league in terms of wins. Only, Manchester United with 729 wins are ahead of them.
Bukayo Saka has been sensational for Arsenal
Saka opened the scoring for the Gunners in the 17th minute. He has now either scored or assisted in each of his last six games for Arsenal in all competitions. As per Squawka, he scored his second-headed goal in the Premier League. His first league-headed goal was against Sheffield United in 2020. This is Saka's 43rd goal for Arsenal in all competitions.
Havertz breaks the duck
Havertz finally found the net for the Gunners though it was from the penalty spot. Previously, he had played six league matches but failed to score. However, against Bournemouth, he opened his account for Arsenal. He scored his 20th Premier League goal from 98 matches.
How did the match pan out?
Arsenal started brilliantly, creating a flurry of chances and they were rewarded when Gabriel Jesus's header was slotted home by Saka. The visitors earned a penalty when Aaron pulled down Oleksandr Zinchenko in the box and Odegaard slotted it from the spot. In the second half, Arsenal received another penalty and Havertz netted it before White headed home the fourth from an Odegaard free-kick.
A look at the match facts
Arsenal had 15 attempts in comparison to Bournemouth's eight. The Gunners had eight shots on target, while the hosts had only one. Arteta's men clocked 58% possession while amassing 536 passes at 88% passing accuracy. Both teams earned six corners each.
Arsenal move up to second spot, Bournemouth in relegation zone
As mentioned, Arsenal are unbeaten in this Premier League season with five wins and two draws. They have 17 points after seven matchdays, behind leaders Manchester City (18). Liverpool are third with 16 points with a match in hand, while Aston Villa are in fourth position momentarily. Bournemouth with only three draws and four defeats are 18th, only ahead of Burnley and Sheffield United.
