This archive report was first published on 6 October 2019.
On a chilly autumn evening in London, Arsenal secured a vital 1-0 win over Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium, moving them to third spot in the Premier League. The match, played on October 6, 2019, saw David Luiz score his first goal for the club, rising highest to head home Nicolas Pepe's corner on nine minutes.
Luiz, who had been a figure of fun for his defensive errors early in his Arsenal career, proved to be a threat at the other end of the field. The Brazilian's goal was a result of Pepe's corner, and it marked a turning point in the match.
Bournemouth had enough chances to at least earn a point, but Arsenal held out to record their first clean sheet in the Premier League since the opening day of the season. The win moves Unai Emery's men a point above Leicester, Chelsea, and Crystal Palace in the early running for a top-four finish.
Pepe, who had struggled to match the expectations of his club-record £72 million transfer fee, was in the mood to impress. He was told by Unai Emery to embrace the pressure of that price tag, and he did just that, providing an assist for Luiz's goal.
Despite having penalty appeals for fouls on Pepe waived away twice, Bournemouth arguably had the best chance to add to the scoring before half-time. However, it was Arsenal who held out to record a vital win.
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