Arsenal returned to winning ways on Sunday with a 2-0 win over Bournemouth at Dean Court.The Gunners went into the game having failed to score in over 300 minutes of Premier League football, and not everyone was happy with the lineup:#Arsenal fans when you tell them that Francis Coquelin starts on the bench again #AFCBvAFC pic.twitter.com/1neOjUqW8h Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) February 7, 2016Did Elneny come to Arsenal just to do photoshoot'Or is he injured baffles me he ain't even on bench EMMANUEL FRIMPONG (@IAMFRIMPONG26) February 7, 2016Sky Sports previewed the game with an unusual feature on Mesut Ozil and Mathieu Flamini:This bromance feature about Flamini and Ozil is a bit weird. But I like it. Paddy Power (@paddypower) February 7, 2016Interviewing with bae. pic.twitter.com/UqH2vlJ8Mk Paddy Power (@paddypower) February 7, 2016All I got from that interview is that Mesut Ozil doesn't really want to be Flamini's mate! Just feels like he has to! Jamie Banks (@jbanksy91) February 7, 2016It took another 23 minutes but Arsene Wenger's men finally brought an end to their long run without a goal when Ozil volleyed home emphatically:BREAKING: Arsenal score a goal JOE.co.uk (@JOE_co_uk) February 7, 2016zil's bossed it #COYG The F2 (@F2Freestylers) February 7, 2016Arsenal score their first goal in 328 minutes of Premier League action and only their fifth of 2016. pic.twitter.com/MqQhaIw6wc Squawka Football (@Squawka) February 7, 2016Arsenal were ahead, and 88 seconds later it was 2-0, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain finishing well with a low finish via the post:Seriously, what a finish from Oxlade-Chamberlain. #AFC Sam Tighe (@stighefootball) February 7, 2016When you wait over five hours for a Premier League goal and then score two in two minutes #Arsenalhttps://t.co/egzk4LwzaK Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) February 7, 2016Arsenal's first league goal in 347 minutes, then two in quick succession. Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) February 7, 2016Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been directly involved in a Premier League goal for the first time since December 2014. pic.twitter.com/q9RjrnT0vU Squawka Football (@Squawka) February 7, 20161 - Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has scored his first ever Premier League goal away from home. Overdue. OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) February 7, 2016The Gunners went into half-time with the advantage, but some pundits were suggesting they should have been down to 10 men:Mathieu Flamini:Trying to save the world with his eco-company. Should have been sent-off today #AFCBvAFC pic.twitter.com/jCLZcYoqVp Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) February 7, 2016That is a diabolical decision from Kevin Friend, given his position. Daniel Storey (@danielstorey85) February 7, 2016In the second half, Bournemouth had a good go at getting back into the game:Credit to Bournemouth as they've made a game of this having looked like they could capitulate. Arsenal just a step above in class though. Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) February 7, 2016We may be winning but we're playing with half the intensity/ferocity of Leicester yesterday. Makes me very worried about next Sunday. #afc Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) February 7, 2016Bournemouth fans : "Shall we sing a song for you'"Arsenal fans: "Shall we score a goal for you'" Darren Lewis (@MirrorDarren) February 7, 2016Forcing a number of saves from Petr Cech:Petr Cech #Arsenal https://t.co/jl3R6IK2HH Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) February 7, 2016Another reminder of why @PetrCech has been of the signings of the season. Important saves and steadying influence for #afc at #afcb Henry Winter (@henrywinter) February 7, 2016How many points is Petr Cech up to now' #afc John Cross (@johncrossmirror) February 7, 201612 - Petr Cech has kept more clean sheets than any other keeper in the Premier League this season. Bold. OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) February 7, 2016Arsenal held on to secure an important victory and remain within five points of Leicester City at the top of the table:FULL-TIME Bournemouth 0-2 Arsenal. Ozil and Oxlade-Chamberlain secure the Gunners first #BPL win in five #BOUARS pic.twitter.com/CVSBOUOLsi Premier League (@premierleague) February 7, 2016[Twitter]
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