Arsenal beat Bournemouth 3-0 to maintain their lead at the top of the Premier League

Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard and Declan Rice scored for the Gunners

The win moves Arsenal eight points clear of Manchester City

Arsenal maintained their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 win over Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium.

Bukayo Saka gave the Gunners an early lead with a penalty, before Leandro Trossard made it 2-0 with a stunning goal. Declan Rice added a third in the second half to wrap up the victory.

The win moves Arsenal eight points clear of Manchester City, who have a game in hand. It also extends their unbeaten run in the Premier League to 14 games.

Bournemouth remain in 19th place, two points from safety. They have now lost their last three games in all competitions.

Arsenal started the game brightly and took the lead in the eighth minute. Saka was brought down in the penalty area by Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto and the referee pointed to the spot. Saka stepped up and coolly converted the penalty.

The Gunners continued to dominate and doubled their lead in the 22nd minute. Trossard picked up the ball on the left wing and cut inside. He then unleashed a stunning shot into the top corner of the net.

Bournemouth improved after the break but failed to create any clear chances. Arsenal remained in control and added a third goal in the 75th minute. Rice received the ball on the edge of the area and curled a shot into the bottom corner.

The win was Arsenal's fourth in a row in the Premier League and moved them eight points clear of Manchester City. It also extended their unbeaten run in the league to 14 games.

Bournemouth remain in 19th place, two points from safety. They have now lost their last three games in all competitions.

Conclusion: Arsenal are now in a very strong position to win the Premier League title. They have a healthy lead over Manchester City and are playing with great confidence. Bournemouth, on the other hand, are in a relegation battle and need to start picking up points soon.