#4 Two key turning points
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After establishing a three-goal lead within an hour of kick-off, it was Bournemouth’ s game to lose or draw as the case turned out to be. Howe’ s men had a comfortable lead which they had to sit back and defend. They were doing a pretty good job of it too as they sat back and absorbed Arsenal’s attempts but two key moments in the match changed the outcome completely.
After Arsenal had closed in with two goals, Dan Gosling was presented with an amazing opportunity to extend their lead. After a spot of combination play on the right, Gosling found himself facing the goal with the ball at his feet with no one but Cech in his way. He even executed such a beautiful turn! But the goal wasn’t meant to be as his shot curled over the crossbar.
As if Gosling’s missed attempt wasn’t bad enough, it was followed by a rash challenge on Aaron Ramsey by Bournemouth captain Simon Francis. He lunged wildly at the Welsh midfielder forcing Michael Oliver to send him off immediately. Thereafter, Arsenal made the most of their one-man advantage to equalise through a Giroud header.
