It will take more than victory over an abject Bournemouth team to blow the storm clouds away but for Arsène Wenger and Arsenal, this was a start. Inspired by Danny Welbeck, they took what was a must-win game by the scruff of the neck and never looked like suffering further early-season damage. Yet Bournemouth were the most obliging of opponents and they remain pointless for the season – which was a neat way of reflecting upon their display. Welbeck was involved in the second goal, although Bournemouth will lament the part that Nathan Aké played in it. The ball broke towards Lacazette but Begovic reacted quickly to block at the striker’s feet.

Source: The Guardian September 09, 2017 16:18 UTC