Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth (5-4 pens) LIVE RESULT: Gunners kickstart US tour with shoot-out win over Premier League rivals
ARSENAL kickstarted their US tour with a win on penalties against Premier League rivals Bournemouth.
Mikel Arteta's side took the lead through Fabio Vieria before Antoine Semenyo bagged the Cherries' equaliser late in the second half.
The two Premier League sides went to a penalty shootout, which saw the Gunners come out victorious.
- Match result: Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth (5-4 pens)
- Arsenal XI: Hein, Timber, White, Heaven, Lewis-Skelly, Partey, Salah, Nwaneri, Vieira, Nelson, Nketiah
- Bournemouth XI: Neto, Aarons, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez, Scott, Cook, Tavernier, Faivre, Anthony, Solanke
Player ratings vs Bournemouth (subs)
Martin Odegaard - 6
The Gunners skipper replaced Salah at the break and instantly added poise and energy to the Arsenal midfield.
Jorginho - 6
The Italian midfielder leant his experience to the Arsenal youngsters.
Jakub Kiwior - 6
Took responsibility for leading the back line after coming on for Heaven. Looked fit and sharp.
Omar Rekik - 6
The Dutch-born Tunisia international centre back looked solid as a replacement for Timber.
Oleksandr Zinchenko - 6
Got the biggest cheer of the night from the LA Arsenal fans when he came on after 62 minutes and took up his familiar left-back role.
Gabriel Jesus - 6
Looked lively and energetic in the warm Californian evening heat and caused the Bournemouth defence a few problems.
Charles Sagoe Jr - 6
Celebrated his 20th birthday in style with a rare opportunity to impress at first team level.
Leandro Trossard - 6
A relatively quiet night for the Belgium international, who is still working his way back to full fitness after representing his country at the Euros.
Jimi Gower - 6
A big night for the Hale End youngster and he did not put a foot wrong.
Josh Nichols - 6
Another teenager given a taste of the big-time by Arteta.
Player ratings vs Bournemouth (forwards)
Fabio Vieira – 7
Still so much to prove for the talented Portuguese midfielder. He featured in the Bukayo Saka role wide right. Maybe that is where Arteta seems him developing this season. Scored a brilliant, volleyed opener.
Eddie Nketiah – 6
Subject of interest from a number of clubs it was fitting the striker was named captain on what could be one of the last appearances for a club he has served so well.
Reiss Nelson – 6
Another homegrown talent who has possibly outgrown the club in terms of having no time to secure a starting role. Amazing assist for Vieira’s opening goal but will it be enough to make him more than a sub come the start of the season – if he is still an Arsenal player?
Player ratings vs Bournemouth (midfielders)
Thomas Partey - 6
The Ghanaian is another being linked with a summer move was solid. He now needs to prove his fitness and staying power to show he can once again be a crucial part of Arsenal’s midfield alongside Declan Rice next season.
Salah-Eddine Oulad M'Hand - 7
Signed from the Feyenoord youth system, the Dutch midfielder showed some great skills on the ball. Has a chance of featuring regularly in the first team squad if he continues to progress like this.
Ethan Nwaneri - 7.
The latest breakthrough player from Arsenal’s Hale End academy. Smith Rowe’s departure creates a pathway for the Premier League’s youngest ever player, who made a dazzling early impact down the right wing before laying on a decent chance for Eddie Nketiah,
Player ratings vs Bournemouth (goalkeeper and defenders)
Karl Hein – 7
The Estonia international is highly regarded even though he is yet to make a Premier League start since signing in 2018. The most senior keeper here in the absence of David Raya and Aaron Ramsdale looked assured and made a world class save from a Dominic Solanke shot.
Jurrien Timber – 7
The Dutch defender was used as a left-back this time last year before his horror injury ion the opening day of the season. Looked more than comfortable as a central defender in this match with one brilliant goal-saving block.
Ben White - 7
Rested, tanned and a joy to watch at every Arsenal corner winding up Cherries keeper Neto. As efficient as ever at right-back, he looked fit enough to start a Premier League match tomorrow.
Ayden Heaven - 6
Only 17, Heaven is tipped for greatness with a dream headline writer’s name to help him on his way. The tall teenager partnered Timber at the back and looked rock solid.
Myles Lewis-Skelly – 6
A tidy game at left back from another youngster so much is expected of by Arteta and the Arsenal coaching staff.
Up next for the Gunners
28 July: Arsenal v Manchester United, SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles (01:00)
1 August: Arsenal v Liverpool, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia (00:30)
7 August: Arsenal v Bayer Leverkusen, Emirates Stadium (18:00)
11 August: Arsenal v Lyon, Emirates Stadium (14:00)
No ESR
Interestingly, Emile Smith Rowe wasn't given any minutes off the bench at all against Bournemouth.
In case you missed it, Fulham are reportedly close to breaking their transfer record to sign the Arsenal star for £35million.
He was named amongst the subs and was in attendance in LA but it would have been silly to use him if the deal was close to going through.
The fact he didn't play suggests those reports are spot on and that's one that could motor quite quickly throughout today.
What next for Arsenal?
Their American tour continues with a tasty clash with Manchester United at the weekend, here in Los Angeles.
- 28 July: Arsenal v Manchester United, SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles (01:00)
- 1 August: Arsenal v Liverpool, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia (00:30)
- 7 August: Arsenal v Bayer Leverkusen, Emirates Stadium (18:00)
- 11 August: Arsenal v Lyon, Emirates Stadium (14:00)
Minutes in the legs
For the key first team men, it was all about building that fitness ahead of the new season.
But for some of those youngsters and the guys not getting much of a look in, it was a chance to impress.
Hein, Nelson and Nwaneri for Arsenal certainly did that. What does the future hold for those three, though?
Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth (5-4 pens)
Well that was a bit of entertainment to cap the night off!
Arsenal ahead on the night through Fabio Vieira's volley, cancelled out with 15 minutes to go when Semenyo's effort deflected off White and found the corner of the net.
Karl Hein, Arsenal's Estonian keeper, was the standout of the night after a couple of top saves.
One in particular from Solanke, tipping onto the crossbar was sensational.
He saved two in the shoot-out, too as Arsenal conclude their opening game in the US.
Penalties
Jakub Kiwior with the chance to win the shoot-out for the Gunners.
Which he DOES! Arsenal win 5-4 on penalties!
- Arsenal: ✔️✔️✔️❌✔️✔️
- Bournemouth: ✔️❌✔️✔️✔️❌
Penalties
Ryan Christie is next up for Bournemouth.
And his effort is SAVED by Hein! What a night in between the sticks he is having!
- Arsenal: ✔️✔️✔️❌✔️
- Bournemouth: ✔️❌✔️✔️✔️❌
Penalties
Pressure is for tyres and all that. Jesus scores and we're into sudden death...
- Arsenal: ✔️✔️✔️❌✔️
- Bournemouth: ✔️❌✔️✔️✔️
Penalties
Daniel Jebbison is Bournemouth's fifth taker.
He SCORES! All the "pressure" now on Gabriel Jesus...
- Arsenal: ✔️✔️✔️❌
- Bournemouth: ✔️❌✔️✔️✔️
Penalties
Leandro Trossard to restore Arsenal's lead heading into the final kicks.
He's hit the post!
- Arsenal: ✔️✔️✔️❌
- Bournemouth: ✔️❌✔️✔️
Penalties
Adam Smith is Bournemouth's fourth taker. He makes it 3-3!
- Arsenal: ✔️✔️✔️
- Bournemouth: ✔️❌✔️✔️
Penalties
Jorginho next up. He rarely misses....
And doesn't here!
- Arsenal: ✔️✔️✔️
- Bournemouth: ✔️❌✔️
Penalties
Quattara next. He was lively when he came on for the Cherries.
And he scores to level it up!
- Arsenal: ✔️✔️
- Bournemouth: ✔️❌✔️
Penalties
Zinchenko up next and he coolly slots it home to put the Gunners in front.
- Arsenal: ✔️✔️
- Bournemouth: ✔️❌
Penalties
Philip Billing next to restore Bournemouth's advantage.
But Hein makes the save!
- Arsenal: ✔️
- Bournemouth: ✔️❌
Penalties
Arsenal skipper Odegaard is up next.
And we're level!
- Arsenal: ✔️
- Bournemouth: ✔️
Penalties
Semenyo is up first...SCORES!
- Arsenal
- Bournemouth: ✔️
FULL TIME
No added time and the game finishes level.
Onto penalties we go!
Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth
88. Semenyo has a strike at goal from 25 yards.
His effort goes 25 yards too high and 25 yards too wide. (Not quite but it was wild and well off target).
Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth
86. Good play from Jesus and nearly the winner.
He plays a square pass to Odegaard 20 yards from goal before making a run in behind and he's a foot away from collecting a dinked ball over the back line. It bounces behind for a goal kick.
Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth
84. Arsenal change:
- OFF: Nwaneri
- ON: Gower
