Sat Jan 03 16:50:00 UTC 2026: News Article: Bournemouth Stuns Arsenal with Early Goal, Wolves and Aston Villa Secure Home Wins
Bournemouth, England – AFC Bournemouth pulled off a surprising victory against Arsenal in a Premier League match today, thanks to an early goal gifted by a costly error from Arsenal defender Gabriel. Evanilson capitalized on Gabriel’s errant pass across his own penalty area, slotting home a strike in the 8th minute to give Bournemouth the lead.
Former England goalkeeper Rob Green described Gabriel’s mistake as a “horror show,” highlighting the unexpected nature of the error from Arsenal’s usually reliable defender. Despite Arsenal’s efforts to recover, Bournemouth held on to secure the 1-0 win.
In other Premier League action, Wolverhampton Wanderers secured their first win of the season with a dominant 3-0 victory over West Ham. Aston Villa also enjoyed a home win, defeating Nottingham Forest 3-1, with goals from Watkins and McGinn, who bagged a brace. Brighton also defeated Burnley 2-0.
Burnley boss Scott Parker expressed his disappointment with his team’s performance, citing a lack of belief and overall poor play. West Ham’s Konstantinos Mavropanos acknowledged the fans’ frustration and emphasized the need for the team to bounce back quickly.
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