Rice's double puts leaders six points clear

DECLAN RICE scored a second-half brace as Arsenal fought from behind to complete a thrilling win.

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Evanilson took advantage of Gabriel's misplaced pass to put Bournemouth ahead after just 10 minutes. However, Gabriel atoned for his error when he struck back six minutes later.

Midfielder Rice then put the Gunners ahead after 54 minutes before adding a second with 19 minutes to go.

Eli Junior Kroupi landed a brilliant strike from range just five minutes later to provide Mikel Arteta's Gunners with a nervy finish but the visitors held on to move six points clear at the top.