"I really loved today the next step of the team in terms of individual personality and presence, he said. I think what Gabi Magalhaes has done after making a big mistake to concede the goal, the way he reacted to that, the way he played afterward, the way he transmitted energy after that, it was remarkable."
"He was so disappointed not to play against Villa, added Arteta. He really wanted it, he tried in the morning, it was nowhere near a possibility. He wanted to train the next day, it wasn't a possibility, until last minute I asked him: How are you feeling?' He said: I'm in', and he showed that he was big-time in. Declan is constantly adding things to his game, he's constantly adding things to his role in the team, and I don't see where he can sto"
Arsenal came from a goal down to defeat Bournemouth and moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League. Gabriel Magalhaes conceded an early goal but responded by scoring the equaliser and boosting team energy. Declan Rice returned from a knee injury, passed a late fitness test and scored twice. Eli Junior Kroupi scored a late consolation for Bournemouth, but Arsenal held on for a fifth straight league win. The victory avenged previous defeats to Bournemouth and underlined greater individual personality, presence and competitive resilience within the squad.
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