Arsenal has a brand new champion.

Academy graduate Reese Nelson, making his first Premier League look since November and solely his third look all season, volleyed an excellent 97th-minute half-volley to finish Arsenal’s gorgeous comeback from 2-0 down at Bournemouth on Saturday and protect the North London aspect. 5 factors forward of the standings.

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Nelson, who got here on in its place within the second half, made it 3-2 with virtually the final kick of the sport, sparking pandemonium on the Emirates Stadium with a robust strike from Arsenal’s seventeenth and ultimate nook kick of the match.

“It is superb,” mentioned the London native, who joined Arsenal’s academy on the age of eight BBC Sport. “When the ball got here out to me, I checked out it. Everybody went loopy when it got here in. It is an awesome second for me. I have been right here my complete life, and it means loads to me. I am so completely satisfied… I am delighted.”

Arsenal stared at an embarrassing defeat at Nineteenth-placed Bournemouth earlier than scoring three unanswered targets within the second half. The Cherries took the lead after simply 9 seconds when Philip Billing scored the second quickest purpose in Premier League historical past from a formidable working routine that appeared to freeze the Arsenal defenders in place. Marcos Senesi scored Bournemouth’s 2-0 lead within the 57th minute, his purpose threatening to chop Arsenal’s lead over Manchester Metropolis to 2 factors.

Metropolis beat Newcastle United earlier on Saturday to maintain up the strain on their title rivals, and as soon as once more Arsenal appeared wobbly at an important stage of the season.

However Mikel Arteta’s males are used to profitable from behind. Arsenal got here again from 1-0 and 2-1 all the way down to beat Aston Villa on February 18, and responded once more with a pair of targets in eight second-half minutes on Saturday. Thomas Partey netted first from shut vary within the 62nd minute, Ben White urging the equalizer simply over the road within the seventieth minute.

Arsenal pressed for victory and demanded a penalty when Billing appeared to hit the ball together with his arms within the six-yard field. The decision was certainly one of many Arteta and his gamers protested within the closing levels, however their anguish turned to ecstasy with Nelson’s heroics off the bench.

Metropolis will attempt to maintain the Premier League leaders fanatic by profitable subsequent Saturday at Crystal Palace. Arsenal performs away from dwelling with Fulham subsequent Sunday and achieves its first Premier League title since 2004 in its sights.