6 things you may have missed from Bournemouth draw

The Gunners’ trip to the Vitality Stadium ended in a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth, but there was plenty of action and drama throughout the match. Here are six things you may have missed from the Premier League encounter.

1. The Return of Calum Chambers: The English defender made his first Arsenal start since August 2019 and showed some promising signs, despite the team’s overall performance. He even had a late goal disallowed for offside.

2. Nicolas Pépé’s Goal-Scoring Chance: The Ivorian winger had a great opportunity to score in the first half but saw his shot saved by Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir Begović. It was one of several chances he spurned throughout the match.

3. David Luiz’s Unfinished Business: The experienced Brazilian defender had a late header cleared off the line, leaving him with unfinished business from the game.

4. Eddie Nketiah’s Impact Off the Bench: The young Arsenal striker made his presence felt after replacing Dani Ceballos in the 64th minute and even had a chance to score himself.

5. Mikel Arteta’s Tactical Choices: The Arsenal manager opted for a 3-4-2 formation at the Vitality Stadium, which saw Nicolas Pépé start on the right flank alongside Bukayo Saka. This allowed Willian José to play in a more central role and bring some much-needed width.

6. A Point Won: Despite not winning the match, Arsenal’s point earned them a share of the spoils against Bournemouth. The draw sees the Gunners remain in 10th place on the Premier League table.

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