Arsenal begin the new year exactly where they want to be on top and in control. Mikel Arteta's side showed championship grit in gameweek 20, recovering from an early setback to beat Bournemouth 3-2 in a result Softfootball reported as a defining moment in their title charge.
That comeback mirrored the control Arsenal displayed in their second-half surge past a stubborn Bournemouth , reinforcing a growing pattern of grinding out results even when performances are not at their most fluent.
The Gunners now ride a seven-game winning streak in all competitions and have turned the Emirates into a fortress, winning 14 of 15 home matches this season.
