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FootballCesc Fabregas in Awe After Arsenal’s Thrilling Comeback Win Over Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium
- Arsenal continued their fine run of form on Saturday when they saw off Bournemouth at the Emirates
- The Premier League leaders came from two goals down to secure a 3-2 thrilling win over the Cherries
- Reiss Nelson was Arsenal's match hero as he came off the bench to score the winner and assist another
Cesc Fabregas could hardly hide his delight after Arsenal staged an epic comeback to down Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
The Gunners looked on course to drop points at home against the Cherries in a result that could have dealt their Premier League title bid a massive blow.
The league leaders found themselves trailing the visitors shortly after the kick off following Philip Billing's early opener.
Marcos Senesi doubled Bournemouth's lead in the 57th minute to put Arsenal to the sword.
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Reiss Nelson inspires Arsenal comeback
However, the hosts staged a thrilling comeback to secure a 3-2 victory, with Reiss Nelson, who came off the bench, playing a major role in the fightback.
With Arsenal two goals down, Thomas Partey drew his side level in the 62nd minute before Ben White made it 2-2 eight minutes later.
The match looked set to end in a draw when Nelson netted a last gasp winner for the Gunners to ensure his side maintains a five-point advantage over Man City.
Cesc Fabregas' reaction
Fabregas wasted no time to share his reaction to Arsenal's comeback victory over the Cherries.
The former Cherries skipper took to Twitter to share his reaction, adding a clapping emoji to his tweet.
Fabregas spent close to nine years at the Emirates Stadium between 2003 and 2011, when he left for Barcelona.
The former Spain international made over 200 appearances for the north Londoners, winning the FA Cup with them.
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FootballArteta praises Thomas Partey
Sports Brief earlier reported that Thomas Partey has been praised by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta after coming off the bench to help the Gunners cruise to a thumping win against Everton.
The Ghana international replaced Jorginho after 45 minutes with Arsenal leading 2-0 at the Emirates.
However, they were not entirely convincing as Everton missed the chances that came their way.