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Arsenal’s Heroic Comeback From 3-0 Down Against Bournemouth in 2017

The 2016/17 season saw Arsenal go on to win the FA Cup versus Chelsea 2-1 in May, for the 13th time in history, at the time a record for the most victories in the competition. However, there was one league…

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 10:00 PM
Arsenal’s Heroic Comeback From 3-0 Down Against Bournemouth in 2017
Key Things to Know
  • Arsenal fought back from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 with AFC Bournemouth in January 2017.
  • Bournemouth built a three-goal advantage through strikes from Charlie Daniels, Callum Wilson, and Ryan Fraser.
  • Alexis Sanchez and Lucas Perez scored to spark Arsenal's late second-half comeback.
The Story in 60 Seconds

On January 3, 2017, Arsenal mounted a dramatic second-half comeback to secure a 3-3 draw against AFC Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. Eddie Howe's Bournemouth side established a commanding 3-0 lead through goals from Charlie Daniels, Callum Wilson via a penalty, and Ryan Fraser. Arsenal had never dropped points against the Cherries in top-flight history prior to this fixture.

The Gunners launched their turnaround in the 70th minute when Alexis Sanchez scored with a diving header. Lucas Perez followed with a volley to reduce the deficit, before Olivier Giroud completed the comeback by heading in the equalizing goal in the final minutes. Manager Arsene Wenger praised his team post-match for passing a demanding mental test.

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